noun

pedes

peedz

Pedes (noun) means an informal, shortened way of saying "pediatrics", the branch of medicine dealing with children's health. Example: “She's doing a rotation in pedes this semester.”

noun

An informal, shortened way of saying "pediatrics", the branch of medicine dealing with children's health.

"She's doing a rotation in pedes this semester."

How to use pedes

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMedical slang/shorthand for pediatrics.

When to use it

Informal — used mainly in spoken hospital and medical-school slang, not in formal writing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pedes” mean?

The word “pedes” means an informal, shortened way of saying "pediatrics", the branch of medicine dealing with children's health. In plain terms, medical slang/shorthand for pediatrics.

How do you pronounce “pedes”?

“Pedes” is pronounced peedz (/piːdz/ in IPA).

How do you use “pedes” in a sentence?

Here is “pedes” used in a sentence: “She's doing a rotation in pedes this semester.”

What part of speech is “pedes”?

“Pedes” is a noun.

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