pediatric

adjective

pe·​di·​at·​ric ˌpē-dē-ˈa-trik How to pronounce pediatric (audio)
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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His colleagues and friends describe the pediatric cardiologist as witty and vibrant, known for his distinctive laugh and his ability to make everyone feel like a close friend. Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025 For a 12th year, nine cities on the tour will partner with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit organization that aids pediatric patients through entertainment and/or educational initiatives. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025 Our team of pediatric intensive care specialists is fully trained in the most advanced lifesaving and support techniques available, and compassionate, quality care and patient safety are always our top priority. Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025 Benz-Bushling 41, and his wife Misty Benz-Bushling, 39, of Stephensville, Michigan, rushed Johnathan to the emergency room, and then later took him to Forest View Hospital, an inpatient behavioral health facility in Grand Rapids that had room in its pediatric psychiatry unit. Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pediatric

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of pediatric was in 1850

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“Pediatric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pediatric. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

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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