baby doctor
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Definition
- 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
- a specialist in the care of babies