tocology
/toʊˈkɑlədʒi/
noun
- The branch of medicine that deals with childbirth and the care of women during pregnancy and after delivery; obstetrics.
- Advances in tocology have greatly reduced risks for mothers and babies.
- The hospital's tocology department offers classes for expectant parents.
- She decided to specialize in tocology after witnessing her sister's childbirth.
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