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pediatrician

/ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/
(UK: paediatrician)
pe · di · a · tri · cian
Adverb:pediatrically
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Plural:pediatricians
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Adjective:pediatric
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pediatrician Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American A medical doctor who specializes in the physical, behavioral, and mental health care of infants, children, and adolescents, including the diagnosis and treatment of childhood illnesses.

Example

"The parents scheduled an appointment with their family pediatrician to ensure their newborn was meeting early developmental milestones."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'pediatrician' (a medical doctor who treats children, from Greek pais 'child') with 'podiatrist' (a specialist who treats feet, from Greek pous 'foot') or 'geriatrician' (a doctor who treats the elderly).

• Rhymes for pediatrician

• Nearby Words

pedestrianize
pedi
pediatric
pediatrician
pediatrics
pedicab
pediculicide

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from

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