pediatric

adjective pe·di·at·ric \ ˌpē-dē-ˈa-trik \

Updated on: 14 Apr 2018

Definition of pediatric

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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Recent Examples of pediatric from the Web

His organization concluded that a $475,000 drug for pediatric leukemia was worth its price.

— elizabeth cooney, STAT, "How to reduce health care costs? Experts say lots of ideas, few successes," 9 Apr. 2018
There’s no statewide need for pediatric open heart surgery programs.

— naseem s. miller, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Arnold Palmer Hospital president retires," 8 Apr. 2018
Unfortunately, there will still be pediatric deaths this flu season, but there’s no need to panic.

— kate morgan, The Cut, "What to Know About Influenza B, the ‘Second Wave’ of Flu Season," 4 Apr. 2018
According to the latest weekly flu report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu activity is elevated in every region of the United States and 119 pediatric deaths have been reported since October.

— paul sisson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Escondido teen dies from flu as deaths top 300," 14 Mar. 2018
Another issue, said a prominent Chicago pediatric psychologist who asked not to be named, is that more children at a younger age will voice suicidal thoughts, even if just casually.

— joe ward, Chicago Reader, "When a Chicago cop’s daughter shot herself to death, it sent her family on a mission to warn others on the growing risk of teen suicide," 28 Mar. 2018
These nurses are also trained to testify, which can be especially important in pediatric cases.

— alison bowen, chicagotribune.com, "She went to the ER for a rape exam. Her nurse didn't know how to do one.," 27 Mar. 2018
Our pediatric urgent care clinic is awash in boys and girls complaining of dizziness, nausea and other symptoms as a result of contact sustained in lacrosse and volleyball, two popular sports this time of year.

— avrahom gurwitz, Philly.com, "Concussions are a problem in spring sports, too, pediatrician advises," 27 Mar. 2018
The pediatric social worker knew Ruby and wanted to talk about a lawsuit.

— allie morris, San Antonio Express-News, "Bounced through 21 placements and separated from her little sister, Dallas woman now challenging Texas foster care," 25 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of pediatric

1850

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Definition of pediatric for English Language Learners

medical : of or relating to the medical care or illnesses of children

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pediatric

adjective pe·di·at·ric

variants: or chiefly British paediatric play \ˌpēd-ē-ˈa-trik\

medical Definition of pediatric

: of or relating to pediatrics

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