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Define the word midwifery

"Midwifery" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

Midwifery \Mid"wife`ry\ (?; 277), n.
   1. The art or practice of assisting women in childbirth;
      obstetrics.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. Assistance at childbirth; help or cooperation in
      production.
      [1913 Webster]

"midwifery" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"

midwifery
     n 1: the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of
          the mother [syn: obstetrics, OB, tocology]
     2: assisting women at childbirth