perinatology
noun
peri·na·tol·o·gy ˌper-ə-ˌnā-ˈtä-lə-jē 
: a branch of medicine concerned with perinatal care
perinatologist
ˌper-ə-ˌnā-ˈtä-lə-jist
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Patients can access perinatology services through a referral by their San Ysidro Health obstetrician and gynecologist. 
Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2022
Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2022 Word History
First Known Use
1969, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
perinatology
noun
peri·na·tol·o·gy -ˌnā-ˈtäl-ə-jē
plural perinatologies
: a branch of medicine concerned with perinatal care
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