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 The American Academy of Pediatrics recognized this shift in a landmark 2016 policy statement calling for pediatricians to actively engage fathers as caregivers, not bystanders. — Nishant Pandya, STAT, 17 Aug. 2026 Those appointments could also strain pediatricians who typically administer the shots, while driving up costs tied to syringes and other medical supplies. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 Experts urge parents to listen to pediatricians, who have the best interests of their kids at heart. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 The analysis includes factors such as hospital conventional-delivery charges, annual average infant-care costs, and the number of pediatricians per capita. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026 All of the shots in the childhood vaccine schedule backed by pediatricians are still available. — Rob Stein, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 Alissa said the president's move will worsen the rates of herd immunity in Florida that pediatricians have been trying to raise for years. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Otto recommends families seek opinions from pediatricians, speech-language pathologists and ENT doctors before deciding on a frenectomy, following a recent Fort Worth procedure that ended in a 4-year-old girl’s death from a sedative overdose. — Star-Telegram Staff. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026 Broward Health pediatricians are still there, too, but are now officially Nicklaus employees. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Nationally, emergency medicine physicians are doing so by advocating for improved helmeting and educating parents of the risks involved with e-scooters.

— Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Because of these limitations, physicians usually consider waist circumference, body composition, fitness, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels alongside BMI.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of physicians

Noun

If blood pressure is around 130/80, doctors have typically advised people to make changes to their lifestyle, such as increasing exercise.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Midwives are medically trained to perform many of the same functions and procedures as doctors when women are having babies in low-risk situations.

— Kristin Wright, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of doctors

Noun

Imagine if obstetricians could identify during pregnancy which women were at high risk for severe postpartum depression.

— Jamie Maguire, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026
Haider argues that each mom needs a village of support but that obstetricians, doulas, and pediatricians are the front line of defense.

— Louisa Moller, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of obstetricians

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

There are also vacancies for bilingual support teachers, speech language pathologists, school psychologists, dyslexia specialists, inclusion teachers and bilingual support specialists.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026
Investigators and forensic pathologists who responded found remains in various states of decomposition.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of pathologists

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For decades, parents have been told — correctly — that childhood vaccine recommendations are based on evidence reviewed by scientists, clinicians, epidemiologists, and independent experts.

— Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 13 Aug. 2026
Healthcare needs talented, compassionate clinicians now more than ever.

— Jeff Giullian, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of clinicians

Noun

For example, Notion tracks activation and retention lift for teams adopting its AI features, showing customers measurable gains in docs created and time to value against their pre-AI baseline.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The date of separation is listed as May 9, per court docs obtained and reviewed by Entertainment Weekly.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

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