obstetrician
nounmasculine/femininetécnico/ɔbʃ.ˈtɛ.tɾɐ/medium
obs·te·tra
Definition
A physician specializing in obstetrics, the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.
My obstetrician recommended bed rest for the final weeks.
He is a very experienced obstetrician.
Common collocations
renowned obstetricianappointment with the obstetricianobstetrician following the pregnancy
Etymology
Do grego 'obstetríkē' (tékhnē) (arte) da parteira, de 'obstetrix' (parteira).