pediatric
adjective
pe·di·at·ric
ˌpē-dē-ˈa-trik 
1
: of, relating to, or specializing in pediatrics or its practice
pediatric dermatology
a pediatric nurse
2
: of, relating to, affecting, or being an infant, child, or adolescent
pediatric patients
pediatric cancers
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Despite delays due to his extreme prematurity, which was caused by the chronic disease bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and a long 16-month hospital stay split between the neonatal intensive care unit and the pediatric intensive care unit, John continues to make progress.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
In a July 2024 paper, US researchers found that cases of pediatric scurvy had tripled between 2016 and 2020.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2024
The private, nonprofit organization includes two pediatric hospitals, a pediatric research institute and U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition center, a philanthropic foundation, a nursery alliance, statewide clinics, and many education and outreach programs.
—Doug Thompson, arkansasonline.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Role Of Inspirational Leadership Key doctors—including a pediatric specialist and a specialist surgeon—played pivotal roles in guiding the young boy's medical team and care.
—Jason Richmond, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
In a July 2024 paper, US researchers found that cases of pediatric scurvy had tripled between 2016 and 2020.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2024
The private, nonprofit organization includes two pediatric hospitals, a pediatric research institute and U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition center, a philanthropic foundation, a nursery alliance, statewide clinics, and many education and outreach programs.
—Doug Thompson, arkansasonline.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Role Of Inspirational Leadership Key doctors—including a pediatric specialist and a specialist surgeon—played pivotal roles in guiding the young boy's medical team and care.
—Jason Richmond, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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pediatric
adjective
pe·di·at·ric
variants
or chiefly British paediatric
1
: of, relating to, or specializing in pediatrics or its practice
a pediatric nurse
pediatric oncology
2
: of, relating to, affecting, or being an infant, child, or adolescent
a pediatric patient
pediatric fractures
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