different between obstetrics vs perinatology

obstetrics

English

Alternative forms

  • ob., obs., obstet., obstetr. (abbreviations)
  • obstetricks (obsolete)

Etymology

From obstetric.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /?b?st?.tr?ks/, /?b?st?.tr?ks/

Noun

obstetrics (uncountable)

  1. (medicine) The care of women during and after pregnancy

See also

  • OB-GYN
  • obstetrician

Translations

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perinatology

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ???? (perí, around or about) + Latin natus + -ology

Noun

perinatology (uncountable)

  1. A branch of obstetrics focusing on the medical and surgical management of high-risk pregnancies.

Related terms

  • perinatologic
  • perinatological
  • perinatologist

Translations

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  • what do perinatology mean
  • what does a perinatologist do
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