obstetrician
|ob-ste-tric-ian|
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/ˌɑːb.stəˈtrɪʃ.ən/
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/ˌɒb.stəˈtrɪʃ.ən/
childbirth specialist
Etymology
Etymology Information
'obstetrician' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'obstetricius,' where 'obstetrix' meant 'midwife.'
Historical Evolution
'obstetricius' transformed into the French word 'obstétricien,' and eventually became the modern English word 'obstetrician' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'midwife,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a doctor specializing in childbirth.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
The obstetrician monitored the progress of the pregnancy closely.
Synonyms
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