Word
pediatric
Phoneticspe·di·atric
/ˌpidiˈætɹɪk/
UK spelling · paediatric
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“She works in a pediatric clinic downtown.”
contextual
“The hospital has a specialized pediatric unit for newborns.”
complex
“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'.
Real-World Examples
“The American Pediatric Association offers different screentime recommendations for children depending on their age.” “And in early 2026 she released a new charity version of the song , external , in aid of pediatric cancer research, featuring her goddaughter Miley Cyrus, Lainey Wilson, Queen Latifah and Reba.” Scan code
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