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Obstetric

usgb/əbˈstetrɪk/Volume
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Medical Specialization

Obstetric is used in medical contexts to refer to the branch of medicine focusing on pregnancy and childbirth.

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She is studying obstetrics to become an obstetrician.
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Technical Usage

The term is technical and most commonly used by healthcare professionals or in educational settings.

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The conference covered recent advancements in obstetric practices.
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Not for Animals

'Obstetric' pertains to humans; use 'veterinary' when referring to animals' childbirth.

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Veterinarians provide obstetric care for animals, but don't call it 'obstetric'.
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