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obstetrics

/ɑbˈstɛtrɪks/ /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

Meanings
noun
The care of women during and after pregnancy

Examples :

"My sister is studying obstetrics so she can become a doctor who helps women during pregnancy and childbirth. "
medicine sex physiology human family body biology anatomy

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helps noun

/hɛlps/

Action given to provide assistance; aid.

"I need some help with my homework."

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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pregnancy noun

/ˈprɛɡnənsi/ /ˈprɛɡnənsɪ/

The condition of being pregnant.

"Maria's pregnancy was a happy surprise for her family. "

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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care noun

/kɛə/ /ke(ə)ɹ/

Grief, sorrow.

"Her mother's care for her failing health was evident in her worried expressions. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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become verb

/bəˈkʊm/ /bəˈkʌm/ /biˈkʌm/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The students will become at the school library at 9:00 AM. "

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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childbirth noun

/ˈtʃaɪldbɜːθ/ /ˈtʃaɪldbɝːθ/

The fact or action of giving birth to a child, as the culmination of pregnancy.

"After a long labor, the new mother recovered quickly from childbirth. "

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sister noun

/ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/

A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.

"My sister is always driving me crazy."

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during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "

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women noun

/ˈwɪmən/ /ˈwɘmɘn/

An adult female human.

"Many women in the class are studying hard for the upcoming exam. "