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pediatrics

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˌpidiˈætɹɪks// pe·di·atrics

n. the branch of medicine that deals with the health and medical care of babies, children, and teenagers.

n. the branch of medical science concerned with the physical, mental, and social health of infants, children, and adolescents. Often spelled 'paediatrics' in British English.


SIMPLE

She decided to specialize in pediatrics after working at the children's hospital.

CONTEXTUAL

Advances in pediatrics have significantly lowered infant mortality rates and improved long-term outcomes for premature babies.

COMPLEX

While general practice covers patients of all ages, pediatrics requires specialized knowledge of developmental milestones and the unique physiological responses of younger patients to various treatments.

Synonyms
Origin

From Ancient Greek παῖς (paîs, “child”) ped + -iatrics.

Usage

Functions as a singular noun despite the 's' ending; takes a singular verb.

Pitfall

Pediatrics are a difficult field.Pediatrics is a difficult field.Names of medical or scientific branches ending in -ics take a singular verb.

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