noun
pediatrician
pee-deer-TRIHSHN
noun
1
A doctor who specializes in treating infants, children, and adolescents.
"We took the baby to the pediatrician for her first checkup."
How to Use Pediatrician
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA children's doctor.
UK vs US
British English usually spells it "paediatrician."
Common pairings
see a pediatrician
pediatrician's office
Word Forms
pediatricians plural
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Etymology
Formed from "pediatric" plus the suffix "-ian," used for people who practice a field.