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Synonyms for obstetrician

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ob-sti-trish-uh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɒb stɪˈtrɪʃ ən


Définition of obstetrician

Origin :
  • 1828, from Latin obstetricia "midwifery," from obstetricus (see obstetric) on model of physician.
  • As in midwife : noun childbirth assistant
Example sentences :
  • It appeared that no other difficulty really confronted the obstetrician.
  • Extract from : « The "Genius" » by Theodore Dreiser
  • There was a step in the hall and the senior physician or obstetrician had entered.
  • Extract from : « The "Genius" » by Theodore Dreiser
  • He is now, and has been for several years past, the obstetrician to the hospital.
  • Extract from : « Twentieth Century Negro Literature » by Various
  • I saw Sir Barnaby Burtle, the obstetrician, standing by his scarlet front door, eagerly devouring the news.
  • Extract from : « The Blue Germ » by Martin Swayne
  • The rachitic pelvis is well known to the obstetrician for the difficulties it gives rise to during parturition.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • Unfortunate is the obstetrician who does not know how to inspire a feeling of confidence in his patients.
  • Extract from : « Outwitting Our Nerves » by Josephine A. Jackson and Helen M. Salisbury
  • An obstetrician gets mighty little rest hereabouts, I can tell you.
  • Extract from : « Seeing Things at Night » by Heywood Broun
  • The obstetrician may be obliged to sit by the bed and hold on to the bag for from three to twelve hours.
  • Extract from : « The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation » by Austin O'Malley
  • The obstetrician must be able to diagnose the special cause and treat the indications.
  • Extract from : « The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation » by Austin O'Malley
  • Any obstetrician of experience will remember many other remedies that have been supposed to be efficacious.
  • Extract from : « Psychotherapy » by James J. Walsh

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