Ob (Noun)

Meaning 1

The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • The obstetrician performed a routine checkup on the expectant mother to monitor the baby's development.
  • The hospital's ob department was equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to handle high-risk pregnancies.
  • After completing medical school, she decided to specialize in ob and pursue a career in maternal-fetal medicine.
  • The nurse's experience in ob made her an excellent candidate to lead the hospital's prenatal education program.
  • The new ob clinic offered a range of services, including prenatal care, childbirth classes, and postpartum support.

Synonyms

  • Tocology
  • Midwifery
  • Obstetrics

Hypernyms

  • Medicine

Hyponyms

  • Perinatology
  • Fetology

Meaning 2

A major river of western Siberia; flows generally northward and westward to the Gulf of Ob and the Kara Sea.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

  • The Ob is the world's thirteenth longest river, and its drainage basin covers a vast territory of western Siberia.
  • In terms of its importance as a natural resource, the Ob ranks alongside other great Siberian rivers such as the Yenisei and the Irtysh.
  • As it flows generally northward and westward, the Ob cuts through several large areas of rugged terrain in western Siberia.
  • Many villages and cities, including Surgut and Novosibirsk, rely heavily on the Ob as a source of freshwater and as a major transportation route.
  • Due to its relatively pristine waters and large population of aquatic wildlife, the Ob is an increasingly popular destination for nature enthusiasts and tourists.

Synonyms

  • Ob River
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