How to Pronounce "ob"

word

/ɒb/

Definition

'Ob' is an informal abbreviation often used to mean 'obstetrics' (a branch of medicine related to childbirth) or 'observation' in medical settings. Sometimes, 'OB' can also refer to 'obstetrician', a doctor who specializes in childbirth and pregnancy.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ɒb/

British English

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Simplified Pronunciation

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I have an ob rotation next month at the hospital.

She wants to become an OB after medical school.

The doctor placed the patient under ob for one night.

Tomorrow, I'm starting my first ob shift—I'm a little nervous!