pediatric
adjective
pe·di·at·ric
ˌpē-dē-ˈa-trik 
1
: of, relating to, or specializing in pediatrics or its practice
pediatric dermatology
a pediatric nurse
2
: of, relating to, affecting, or being an infant, child, or adolescent
pediatric patients
pediatric cancers
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When students learn new information, the memory is fragile and the brain needs a pause from additional cognitive demands, according to the pediatric association.
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Lorraine Freedle, PhD, a sandplay therapist, educator, clinical psychologist and social worker and pediatric neuropsychologist in Hawaiʻi and New Mexico, says sandplay can support a range of mental health problems like anxiety, depression, or traumatic distress.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 17 June 2026
The event also included a special coronation honoring Derek, highlighting the inspiration behind the project and the impact the new space will have on pediatric patients and their families.
—Amari Riley, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Friedes joined Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in 2021 as a pediatric resident and later became chief resident.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 16 June 2026
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Lorraine Freedle, PhD, a sandplay therapist, educator, clinical psychologist and social worker and pediatric neuropsychologist in Hawaiʻi and New Mexico, says sandplay can support a range of mental health problems like anxiety, depression, or traumatic distress.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 17 June 2026
The event also included a special coronation honoring Derek, highlighting the inspiration behind the project and the impact the new space will have on pediatric patients and their families.
—Amari Riley, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Friedes joined Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in 2021 as a pediatric resident and later became chief resident.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 16 June 2026
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“Pediatric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pediatric. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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pediatric
adjective
pe·di·at·ric
variants
or chiefly British paediatric
1
: of, relating to, or specializing in pediatrics or its practice
a pediatric nurse
pediatric oncology
2
: of, relating to, affecting, or being an infant, child, or adolescent
a pediatric patient
pediatric fractures
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