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.”
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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 notesIn 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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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.
