Definition of MIDWIFERY

midwifery

Meanings

Plural: midwiferies

Noun

  • the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother
  • assisting women at childbirth
  • The practice and science of being a midwife.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English medewifry; equivalent to midwife + -ery.

Synonyms

OB, obstetrics, tocology

Scrabble Score: 21

midwifery is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
midwifery is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 21

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