产科的;助产的:与怀孕、分娩以及产科医疗相关的(多用于医学语境)。也常见于搭配如 obstetric care / obstetric unit / obstetrician。
/əbˈstɛtrɪk/
The hospital has a dedicated obstetric unit.
这家医院设有专门的产科病房。
Obstetric care focuses on monitoring pregnancy and managing labor to keep both mother and baby safe.
产科护理侧重于监测妊娠并处理分娩过程,以确保母婴安全。
obstetric 源自拉丁语 obstetrix,意为“助产士”,与 obstare(“站在……面前/旁边协助”)有关,体现了分娩时助产人员在旁协助的含义;后进入英语,形成与“产科、助产”相关的形容词用法。