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Definition of pediatrics

pediatrics

/ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/
(UK: paediatrics)
pe · di · at · rics
Adjective:pediatric
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• noun

1

American The branch of medicine that deals with the development, care, and diseases of infants, children, and adolescents.

Example

"After completing medical school, she decided to specialize in pediatrics so she could work at the children's hospital."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although ending in '-s', 'pediatrics' functions as an uncountable singular noun when referring to the medical specialty and takes a singular verb (e.g., 'Pediatrics is a demanding field'). It is spelled 'paediatrics' in British English.

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pediatrician
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from Greek 'pais' (meaning 'child') and 'iatros' (meaning 'healer' or 'physician'), combined with the suffix '-ics' denoting a branch of science or practice.

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