noun
- a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of fetal disorders and complications during pregnancy
Usage: also called maternal-fetal medicine specialist; medical/clinical term
Examples
- The fetologist performed an ultrasound to monitor the baby's development.
- She consulted with a fetologist after her routine screening showed an abnormality.
- The fetologist specializes in high-risk pregnancies and fetal surgery.
- My obstetrician referred me to a fetologist for further evaluation.
- Fetologists use advanced imaging techniques to diagnose fetal conditions before birth.