pediatrician

noun

pe·​di·​a·​tri·​cian ˌpē-dē-ə-ˈtri-shən How to pronounce pediatrician (audio)
variants or less commonly pediatrist
ˌpē-dē-ˈa-trist How to pronounce pediatrician (audio)
pē-ˈdī-ə-
: a specialist in pediatrics

Examples of pediatrician in a Sentence

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These are common problems for low- and moderate-income patients, said Aparna Bole, a pediatrician and senior consultant in the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity at the Federal Department of Health and Human Services. Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024 Eye care professionals can also explore community leadership initiatives, such as partnerships with pediatricians to create a comprehensive care network that benefits all stakeholders. Dr Chibuzor Uwadi, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Padma Swamy is a pediatrician, resident of Columbia, Maryland, and member of the nonprofit Moms Clean Air Force. Padma Swamy, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024 Treatment moved swiftly; even their standard pediatrician is able to provide the necessary care and medication. The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pediatrician 

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pediatrician was in 1903

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“Pediatrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pediatrician. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

pediatrician

noun
pe·​di·​a·​tri·​cian ˌpēd-ē-ə-ˈtrish-ən How to pronounce pediatrician (audio)
: a doctor who specializes in pediatrics

Medical Definition

pediatrician

noun
pe·​di·​a·​tri·​cian
variants or chiefly British paediatrician
: a specialist in pediatrics

called also pediatrist

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