pediatric
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˌpidiˈætɹɪk// pe·di·atric
adj. relating to the medical care of children. You use this word to describe doctors, hospitals, or treatments for young patients.
adj. relating to the branch of medicine concerned with the health and treatment of children.
She works in a pediatric clinic downtown.
The hospital has a specialized pediatric unit for newborns.
Advances in pediatric surgery have significantly improved survival rates for infants born with complex heart defects.
Usage
Commonly paired with 'medicine', 'care', 'ward', or 'department'.