Meaning
obstetrics
- the branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period
In a sentence
Dopo la laurea in medicina ha deciso di specializzarsi in ostetricia.
After graduating in medicine, she decided to specialize in obstetrics.
La neonata è attualmente ricoverata nel reparto di ostetricia.
The newborn girl is currently admitted to the maternity ward.
I moderni progressi nell'ostetricia hanno ridotto notevolmente i rischi del parto.
Modern advancements in obstetrics have significantly reduced childbirth risks.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ostetricia | feminine · singular |
| ostetricie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually used in the singular; often paired with gynecology: 'ostetricia e ginecologia'.