obstetrician
UK: ɒbˈstetrɪʃn | US: ɑːbˈstetrɪʃn
n. a medical professional specializing in childbirth and the care of women during pregnancy and postpartum
obstetrician = obstetr<midwife> + ician<practitioner>
- obstetr<midwife>: Derived from Latin obstetrix (female midwife), from obstare ("to stand by," from ob- "near" + stare "to stand"). Historically, midwives stood by women during childbirth.
- ician<practitioner>: A suffix of French origin (-icien), indicating a specialist or practitioner in a field (e.g., physician, technician).
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin obstetrix, combining ob- (near) and stare (to stand), reflecting the role of standing by to assist in childbirth. The suffix -ician later professionalized the term, aligning it with other medical specialties.
The obstetrician guided the mother through a safe delivery.
She consulted her obstetrician regularly during her pregnancy.
Modern obstetricians use advanced technology to monitor fetal health.
The hospital employs a team of skilled obstetricians and nurses.
He trained for years to become a board-certified obstetrician.