Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specialist in the care of babies: A medical doctor who specializes in the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.

Usage

• The term "baby doctor" is an informal, common term for a pediatrician. It is used in everyday conversation to refer to a doctor who treats children.
• It functions as a countable noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We need to take our son to the baby doctor for his vaccination.
  • The baby doctor was very gentle and explained everything to the new parents.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used by parents and caregivers when speaking about or to young children about medical visits.
• While common, "baby doctor" is less formal than "pediatrician" and is typically used in casual contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Pediatrician (n): The formal medical term for a doctor specializing in children's health.
  • She is a pediatrician at the children's hospital.
• Pediatrics (n): The branch of medicine dealing with children's health.
  • He works in the department of pediatrics.

Synonyms

• Pediatrician: The direct formal synonym.
• Child specialist: A less common alternative phrasing.

Related Phrases

• See the doctor: A general phrase for visiting any physician.
  • The child has a fever, so we should see the doctor.
• Well-baby visit: A routine check-up for an infant.
  • Our next well-baby visit with the baby doctor is in two months.

Noun

1. a specialist in the care of babies