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ob Synonyms
Another word for ob
Choosing another word for ob depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An informal abbreviation for an obstetrician, a medical doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.
Usage Example
"She scheduled an appointment with her obstetrician to check on the baby's developmental progress."
Strongest
obstetrician
• noun (Context 2)
An informal abbreviation for obstetrics, the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and midwifery.
Usage Example
"After finishing her rotation in pediatrics, the resident physician spent three months working in obstetrics."
Strongest
obstetrics
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ob. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ob