PEDIATRICIANS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

pediatricians

noun

variants also pediatrists

plural of pediatrician

as in physicians

a medical professional who treats babies and children

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Recent Examples of pediatricians Even less of that information has reached the adults best positioned to support them in a crisis, such as parents, pediatricians and community therapists. — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 More than 2,600 educators, tutors, volunteers, and pediatricians were trained in early literacy development and/or strategies to support young children’s literacy skills. — Read Alliance, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 In infants, pediatricians prescribe the position to build neck, shoulder, core and arm strength. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Since then, the organization has continued to support her, naming Shaw as the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the American Academy of Pediatrics — the largest association of pediatricians in the United States. — Alex Brizee july 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026 Researchers are also considering how health care providers, including pediatricians, might use the system. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 This trend has renewed concern among pediatricians and parents. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 If the team’s plans succeed, future inktelligence will be able to detect cortisol, glucose, and other biomarkers, with robust uses for pediatricians. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026 But pediatricians are concerned about dips in flu vaccination rates. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 7 July 2026

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Noun

Here are the questions men are asking most and the answers from the physicians and patients who have been through it.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Such compounds are increasingly migrating into mainstream use despite a lack of FDA approval, with licensed physicians prescribing them and even New York bodegas getting in on the action.

— Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of physicians

Noun

If no deal is made, people with the aforementioned health insurance plans through United will no longer be able to get in-network care with UHealth doctors and other providers across UHealth’s South Florida facilities.

— Michelle Marchante July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
The hospital includes two operating rooms, a pharmacy and a laboratory, while doctors continue performing orthopedic surgeries and treating infections and other conditions left untreated in the aftermath of the disaster.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of doctors

Noun

In recent years, medical credit cards have made their way into the South Florida offices of dentists, ophthalmologists and other doctors as one way people can finance their care.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Sunglasses, hats recommended for sun protection AHN ophthalmologists say many people remember sunscreen but often forget eye protection.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 16 June 2026

Definition of ophthalmologists

Noun

Three pathologists who examined the autopsy report told Mississippi Today and The New York Times that his death should have been deemed a homicide.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 25 July 2026
During a board meeting Tuesday night, Licata said the district currently has vacancies for 25 speech language pathologists, five dyslexia specialists, two bilingual support specialists and 11 bilingual support teachers.

— Samuel O’Neal July 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

Definition of pathologists

Noun

Rather than overwhelming clinicians with a constant stream of data, AI can help identify meaningful patterns and 'hot spot' patients who may need more timely attention.

— Hansa Bhargava, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Different types of clinicians work together within Dana-Farber.

— Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of clinicians

Noun

Biden's classified docs narrative crumbles amid release of ghostwriter tapes.

— , FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Meanwhile, Katrina stood trial in 2022 and was found not guilty of murder but was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder and failure to report human remains, according to court docs.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

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