pediatric
adjective
pe·di·at·ric
ˌpē-dē-ˈa-trik 
1
: of, relating to, or specializing in pediatrics or its practice
pediatric dermatology
a pediatric nurse
2
: of, relating to, affecting, or being an infant, child, or adolescent
pediatric patients
pediatric cancers
Examples of pediatric in a Sentence
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According to the latest data from the CDC, gun violence became the leading cause of death for children and teens in 2021, accounting for almost 19 percent of fatalities — more than car accidents or pediatric cancer, CNN reported.
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Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
The next screening clinic is from 4 to 6 p.m. April 24 in the pediatric department at the VCC Vale Terrace location, 1000 Vale Terrace Drive.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
But every practitioner should at least be aware of the possibility of MBP abuse because victims often toggle among many different specialists, such as gastroenterologists, pediatric neurologists, and infectious disease physicians, Gavril says.
—Sarah Klein, TIME, 18 Apr. 2024
Miller, a professor of pediatric endocrinology at the University of Florida's College of Medicine, has research papers in her inbox that just need a few finishing touches before publication in medical journals.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
Lastly, a pediatric psychologist on our Expert Board reviewed this article for medical accuracy and integrity surrounding what to look for in a dinosaur toy, including age recommendations, types of toys, and more.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
Azzam is now working on another clinical trial, this time involving adult and pediatric cancer patients, to gather additional data on the effectiveness of functional precision medicine to help guide cancer treatment.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
Like much of the pediatric health care system, the PSC has failed to adapt to modern knowledge and technology.
—Wendy Ward, STAT, 10 Apr. 2024
Our Experts Marielle Marquez, OT, a pediatric occupational therapist, feeding specialist, and founder of Thrive Little, a therapeutic practice that assists caregivers with treating children with tethered oral tissues (TOTs).
—Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024
Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
The next screening clinic is from 4 to 6 p.m. April 24 in the pediatric department at the VCC Vale Terrace location, 1000 Vale Terrace Drive.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
But every practitioner should at least be aware of the possibility of MBP abuse because victims often toggle among many different specialists, such as gastroenterologists, pediatric neurologists, and infectious disease physicians, Gavril says.
—Sarah Klein, TIME, 18 Apr. 2024
Miller, a professor of pediatric endocrinology at the University of Florida's College of Medicine, has research papers in her inbox that just need a few finishing touches before publication in medical journals.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
Lastly, a pediatric psychologist on our Expert Board reviewed this article for medical accuracy and integrity surrounding what to look for in a dinosaur toy, including age recommendations, types of toys, and more.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
Azzam is now working on another clinical trial, this time involving adult and pediatric cancer patients, to gather additional data on the effectiveness of functional precision medicine to help guide cancer treatment.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
Like much of the pediatric health care system, the PSC has failed to adapt to modern knowledge and technology.
—Wendy Ward, STAT, 10 Apr. 2024
Our Experts Marielle Marquez, OT, a pediatric occupational therapist, feeding specialist, and founder of Thrive Little, a therapeutic practice that assists caregivers with treating children with tethered oral tissues (TOTs).
—Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Pediatric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pediatric. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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pediatric
adjective
pe·di·at·ric
variants
or chiefly British paediatric
1
: of, relating to, or specializing in pediatrics or its practice
a pediatric nurse
pediatric oncology
2
: of, relating to, affecting, or being an infant, child, or adolescent
a pediatric patient
pediatric fractures
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