Midwifery
Pronunciation : Mid"wife`ry
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. The art or practice of assisting women in childbirth; obstetrics.
2. Assistance at childbirth; help or co?peration in production.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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