pediatrics

[ pee-dee-a-triks, ped-ee- ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the development, care, and diseases of babies and children.

pediatrics

/ ˌpiːdɪˈætrɪks /

noun

1. the US spelling of paediatrics

pediatrics

/ pē′dē-ăt′rĭks /

1. The branch of medicine that deals with the care of infants and children.

pediatrics

1. The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of children.

Other Words From

• pedi·atric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pediatrics¹

First recorded in 1880–85; ped- ¹, + -iatrics

Example Sentences

Adults with cerebral palsy face large gaps in care when they move away from pediatrics, and it's often described as "falling off a cliff."

From Science Daily

“Pouches are highly processed foods,” said Dr. Steven Abrams, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School.

From Los Angeles Times

As a result, female physicians often feel forced to work part time, choose lower-paying specialties such as pediatrics or leave the profession altogether.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2009, for instance, two pediatrics experts published a review of the existing research, finding that there was no impact on students’ weight.

From Salon

And in other categories, the school’s ranking has risen since 2020 — for example to seventh from 10th in internal medicine and sixth from 12th in pediatrics.

From Los Angeles Times