Pediatrics Definition

pēdē-ătrĭks
noun
The branch of medicine dealing with the development and care of infants and children, and with the treatment of their diseases, illnesses, etc.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • pedology
  • pediatric medicine
  • paediatrics

Origin of Pediatrics

  • From Ancient Greek παιδός (paidos), genitive of παις (pais, “child") +"Ž -iatrics.

    From Wiktionary

Pediatrics Sentence Examples

  • She sent to Bartlesville for information on the pediatrics ward and hinted at interest in a job there.

  • I see here you've only been working in pediatrics for a month, but you have an impressive job history for a girl your age.

  • The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has a litany of evils they blame on TV in particular.

  • Thirteen years ago, the American Academy of Pediatrics along with the National Institute for of Child Health and Human Development released a policy on reducing the risk of SIDS.

  • Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that children younger than two should not watch TV.

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