noun
peds
peedz
Peds (noun) means informal short form of "pediatrics.". Example: “She works nights in the peds unit at the children's hospital.”
noun
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Informal short form of "pediatrics."
"She works nights in the peds unit at the children's hospital."
How to use peds
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHospital shorthand for the pediatrics department.
When to use it
Informal, used mainly by healthcare staff, not in formal writing.
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What does “peds” mean?
The word “peds” means informal short form of "pediatrics.". In plain terms, hospital shorthand for the pediatrics department.
How do you pronounce “peds”?
“Peds” is pronounced peedz (/piːdz/ in IPA).
How do you use “peds” in a sentence?
Here is “peds” used in a sentence: “She works nights in the peds unit at the children's hospital.”
What part of speech is “peds”?
“Peds” is a noun.