obstetrics

views updated May 29 2018

obstetrics (ŏb-stet-riks) n. the branch of medical science concerned with the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the period of about six weeks following the birth. Compare gynaecology.
obstetric adj. —obstetrician (ob-stit-rish-ăn) n.

obstetrics

views updated May 23 2018

ob·stet·rics / əbˈstetriks; äb-/ • pl. n. [usu. treated as sing.] the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.

obstetrics

views updated Jun 27 2018

obstetrics Branch of medicine that deals with pregnancy, childbirth and the care of women following delivery.