paediatrician
Noun A paediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the healthcare of infants, children, and adolescents, from birth up to the age of 18. This includes the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders affecting young people, as well as monitoring their physical, mental, and emotional development.
The word "paediatrician" is used to refer to a specific type of medical specialist. It is a formal term commonly used in medical, professional, and parental contexts. * You take your child to see a paediatrician for regular check-ups, vaccinations, and when they are sick. * A hospital will have a department of paediatrics staffed by paediatricians. * The term is used in job titles, professional descriptions, and healthcare information.
- General Use:
- Our family paediatrician has been caring for my children since they were born.
- If your baby has a high fever, you should call the paediatrician immediately.
- She trained for many years to become a paediatrician.
- Professional Context:
- The hospital is seeking a qualified paediatrician to join its team.
- He works as a consultant paediatrician at the children's hospital.
- Sub-specialties: Paediatricians can further specialize in specific areas. These are often indicated by compound terms.
- A paediatric cardiologist focuses on heart conditions in children.
- A paediatric oncologist treats childhood cancers.
- Field of Study: The broader medical field is called paediatrics (noun).
- She is doing research in the field of paediatrics.
- Pediatrician: The standard American English spelling. The word "paediatrician" is the standard British English spelling. Both have the same meaning and pronunciation (/ˌpiː.diˈæt.rɪ.ʃən/).
- Paediatrics (noun, UK) / Pediatrics (noun, US): The branch of medicine dealing with children's health.
- Paediatric (adjective, UK) / Pediatric (adjective, US): Relating to the medical care of children.
- The ward is a paediatric unit.
- Paediatrist: A less common, older, or alternative term for a paediatrician.
- Child specialist: A direct, descriptive synonym.
- Baby doctor: An informal term often used by parents, especially for very young children.
- To consult a paediatrician: To seek advice from a paediatrician.
- Paediatric care / medicine / surgery: Medical treatment specifically for children.
- Paediatric patient: A child who is under medical care.
- a specialist in the care of babies