noun
pediatrician
pee-deer-TRIHSHN
Pediatrician (noun) means a doctor who specializes in treating infants, children, and adolescents. Example: “We took the baby to the pediatrician for her first checkup.”
noun
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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."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
see a pediatrician
pediatrician's office
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Word forms
- Plural
- pediatricians
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We took the baby to the _____ for her first checkup.
Etymology
Formed from "pediatric" plus the suffix "-ian," used for people who practice a field.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for pediatrician
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What does “pediatrician” mean?
The word “pediatrician” means a doctor who specializes in treating infants, children, and adolescents. In plain terms, a children's doctor.
How do you pronounce “pediatrician”?
“Pediatrician” is pronounced pee-deer-TRIHSHN (/ˌpidi.əˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “pediatrician” in a sentence?
Here is “pediatrician” used in a sentence: “We took the baby to the pediatrician for her first checkup.”
What part of speech is “pediatrician”?
“Pediatrician” is a noun.
