OBSTETRIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does obstetric mean? 

• OBSTETRIC (adjective)
  The adjective OBSTETRIC has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to or used in or practicing obstetrics

  Familiarity information: OBSTETRIC used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• OBSTETRIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or used in or practicing obstetrics

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

obstetric; obstetrical

Context example:

obstetric hospital

Pertainym:

obstetrics (the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother)

Derivation:

obstetrics (the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother)

 Context examples 

“The take-home message for pregnant women is to get prenatal care early, talk to your obstetric provider about your current health conditions, and make sure your health is as good as it can be,” Haas said.

(First-time pregnancy complications linked to increased risk of hypertension later in life, National Institutes of Health)