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
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