Definition of Obstetrical
1. Adjective. Of or relating to or used in or practicing obstetrics. "Obstetric hospital"
Definition of Obstetrical
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Obstetrical
1.
Of or pertaining to midwifery, or the delivery of women in childbed; as, the obstetric art.
Obstetrical toad, a European toad of the genus Alytes, especially A. Obstetricans. The eggs are laid in a string which the male winds around his legs, and carries about until the young are hatched.
Origin: L. Obstetricius, fr. Obstetrix, -icis, a midwife, fr. Obstare to stand before: cf.F. Obstetrique. See Obstacle.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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