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
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Words With Friends Score: 21
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