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obstetrics and gynecology  

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  • Obstetrics and gynecology is a medical and surgical specialty based on the female reproductive system and the management of pregnancy and childbirth. A medical practitioner in the field of obstetrics and gynecology is usually referred to as an OB/GYN. The social and cultural history of obstetrics and gynecology is just as important as its development as a medical specialty. [Source: Encyclopedia of Motherhood; Obstetrics and Gynecology]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/obstetrics_and_gynecology

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