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pediatrician
noun
pe·di·a·tri·cian
ˌpē-dē-ə-ˈtri-shən
variants
or less commonly pediatrist
ˌpē-dē-ˈa-trist
pē-ˈdī-ə-
: a specialist in pediatrics
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This is particularly important since many adolescents, particularly those from minoritized communities, do not always have consistent access to a pediatrician or primary care provider.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
On the morning of Jan. 24, Clancy took her daughter to a pediatrician, called a local CVS store about a stool-softener prescription and ordered dinner at the ThreeV restaurant in Plymouth.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
The downward trend worries pediatricians who are starting to see an uptick in flu cases.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Your pediatrician can suggest other forms of home treatment to help manage your child’s cough.
—Dr. Shreya Doshi, Boston Herald, 8 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1903, in the meaning defined above
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“Pediatrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pediatrician. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
pediatrician
noun
pe·di·a·tri·cian
ˌpēd-ē-ə-ˈtrish-ən
: a doctor who specializes in pediatrics
Medical Definition
pediatrician
noun
pe·di·a·tri·cian
variants
or chiefly British paediatrician
: a specialist in pediatrics
called also pediatrist
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