Pediatrician: meaning, definitions and examples

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pediatrician

 

[ ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical profession

A pediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatricians monitor the growth and development of their patients, provide vaccinations, and diagnose and treat a variety of childhood diseases and conditions.

Synonyms

child specialist, children's doctor

Examples of usage

  • My pediatrician recommended regular check-ups.
  • The pediatrician advised on nutrition for toddlers.
  • After the illness, we visited our pediatrician for a follow-up.
  • The pediatrician is an expert in childhood diseases.

Translations

Translations of the word "pediatrician" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pediatra

🇮🇳 बाल रोग विशेषज्ञ

🇩🇪 Pädiater

🇮🇩 dokter anak

🇺🇦 педіатр

🇵🇱 pediatra

🇯🇵 小児科医

🇫🇷 pédiatre

🇪🇸 pediatra

🇹🇷 pediatrist

🇰🇷 소아과 의사

🇸🇦 طبيب أطفال

🇨🇿 pediatr

🇸🇰 pediater

🇨🇳 儿科医生

🇸🇮 pediater

🇮🇸 barnalæknir

🇰🇿 балалар дәрігері

🇬🇪 პედიატრი

🇦🇿 uğur pediatrı

🇲🇽 pediatra

Etymology

The word 'pediatrician' is derived from the Greek words 'pais' meaning 'child' and 'iatros' meaning 'physician' or 'healer'. The term began to be used in the early 20th century as the field of pediatrics developed as a distinct branch of medicine. Prior to this, children were typically treated by general practitioners or family doctors. The rise of the pediatric specialty is attributed to an increased understanding of child health and diseases. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, medical professionals recognized that children have different medical needs compared to adults, leading to the establishment of pediatric hospitals and the formal training of doctors in this area. Today, pediatricians play a vital role in ensuring the healthy development of children and addressing specific health issues that may arise during childhood.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,954, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.