adj
Uncommon
pediatric
pee-dee-AT-rihk
Pediatric (adj) means relating to pediatrics, the branch of medicine focused on infants, children, and adolescents. Example: “The hospital opened a new pediatric wing last year.”
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Relating to pediatrics, the branch of medicine focused on infants, children, and adolescents.
"The hospital has established a pediatric intensive care unit."
"The hospital opened a new pediatric wing last year."
"Currently, there are nine pediatric cases of AIDS diagnosed in Massachusetts, of whom three are attending school."
— Sib Connor, Brookline Okays Students With AIDS (1985)
How to use pediatric
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with medical care for children.
UK vs US
British English commonly spells it "paediatric."
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Common pairings
pediatric care
pediatric ward
pediatric nurse
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Etymology
From Greek pais/paid-, "child," combined with "-iatric," relating to medical treatment.
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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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