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obstetric

obs·tet·ric

UK/əbˈstɛtɹɪk/ US/ʌˈbstɛtrɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to or used in or practicing obstetrics

  • “obstetric hospital”
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Origin

From Medical Latin obstetricus (“belonging to a midwife”), from Latin obstētrīx (“midwife”).

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