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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.


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'.

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