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Definition of Midwifery
1. Noun. The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother.
Exact synonyms: Ob, Obstetrics, Tocology
Examples of category: Induction Of Labor, Presentation, Incompetent Cervix, Nullipara, Gravida I, Primigravida, Para I, Primipara, Quadripara, Quintipara, Para, Parity
Generic synonyms: Medical Specialty, Medicine
Specialized synonyms: Fetology, Foetology, Perinatology
Derivative terms: Obstetric, Obstetrical, Obstetrician
Examples of category: Induction Of Labor, Presentation, Incompetent Cervix, Nullipara, Gravida I, Primigravida, Para I, Primipara, Quadripara, Quintipara, Para, Parity
Generic synonyms: Medical Specialty, Medicine
Specialized synonyms: Fetology, Foetology, Perinatology
Derivative terms: Obstetric, Obstetrical, Obstetrician
2. Noun. Assisting women at childbirth.
Definition of Midwifery
1. n. The art or practice of assisting women in childbirth; obstetrics.
Definition of Midwifery
1. Noun. The practice and science of being a midwife. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Midwifery
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Medical Definition of Midwifery
1. 1. The art or practice of assisting women in childbirth; obstetrics. 2. Assistance at childbirth; help or cooperation in production. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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