obstetrician
noun C2
Plain meaning
a doctor who specialises in pregnancy and childbirth
Exam-register meaning
In formal or high-level texts, it is used to describe a doctor who specialises in pregnancy and childbirth, often with a precise or specialised tone.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned obstetrician as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines obstetrician in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear obstetricianevidence of obstetricianwidespread obstetrician
Watch out
Do not use “obstetrician” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.