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Spanish word
obstetricia
Pronunciation
IPA/oβsteˈtɾiθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounobstetrics
Example
Mi hermana estudia obstetricia en la universidad.
My sister is studying obstetrics at university.
More examples
Tengo una cita en obstetricia el martes.
I have an appointment in obstetrics on Tuesday.
Core concept
Medical specialty managing pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care.
Common phrases
consulta de obstetricia
obstetrics clinic
tener cita en obstetricia
have an appointment in obstetrics
ir a la consulta de obstetricia
go to the obstetrics clinic
Similar words
embarazo: Involves carrying a developing embryo or fetus in the uterus.
obstetra: Works as a physician specializing in prenatal care and delivery management.
ginecología: Provides clinical care for women's reproductive health, focusing on gynecologic conditions.
partería: Performs hands-on midwifery care and supports mothers during labor, birth, and postpartum.
Definition in Spanish
Rama de la medicina dedicada al cuidado de la mujer embarazada, al seguimiento del trabajo de parto y a la atención del posparto.
Word origin
From Latin obstetrix 'midwife', originally meaning 'one who stands before a birth', with the suffix -ia forming the name of the medical field for pregnancy and childbirth.
Usage tips
- Refers to the specialty not a person; the clinician is an obstetra, and in Spain 'matrona' often means midwife, so expect 'obstetricia y ginecología' as a combined department.
Other meanings
- midwiferynoun
Related words
- obstetraobstetriciannoun
- obstétricoobstetricadjective