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Definition of pediatric

pediatric

/ˌpiːdiˈætrɪk/
(UK: paediatric)
pe · di · at · ric
Adverb:pediatrically
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• adjective

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American Relating to the branch of medicine dealing with the health, development, and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.

Example

"The hospital recently opened a new pediatric wing equipped with specialized playrooms and child-sized medical equipment."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "paediatric" in British and Commonwealth English, this word derives from the Greek "pais" (child) rather than the Latin "pes" (foot), which is the root of "podiatric".

• Rhymes for pediatric

• Nearby Words

pedestrian
pedestrianize
pedi
pediatric
pediatrician
pediatrics
pedicab

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a back-formation from "pediatrics", combining the Ancient Greek "pais" (meaning 'child') and "iatros" (meaning 'healer' or 'physician').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pediatric. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pediatric
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