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pediatric

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Adj — Relating to pediatrics, the branch of medicine focused on infants, children, and adolescents.

How to use pediatric

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pediatric care pediatric ward pediatric nurse

Etymology

From Greek pais/paid-, "child," combined with "-iatric," relating to medical treatment.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pediatric” mean?

The word “pediatric” means relating to pediatrics, the branch of medicine focused on infants, children, and adolescents. In plain terms, having to do with medical care for children.

How do you pronounce “pediatric”?

“Pediatric” is pronounced pee-dee-AT-rihk (/ˌpiːdiːˈætrɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “pediatric” in a sentence?

Here is “pediatric” used in a sentence: “The hospital opened a new pediatric wing last year.”

What part of speech is “pediatric”?

“Pediatric” is an adjective.

Where does the word “pediatric” come from?

The word “pediatric” comes from Latin. From Greek pais/paid-, "child," combined with "-iatric," relating to medical treatment.

Is “pediatric” a common word?

“Pediatric” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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