pediatric medicine

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children: Pediatric medicine is the medical specialty focused on the physical, emotional, and social health of patients from birth through adolescence.
Usage
  • Pediatric medicine involves specialized care for young patients.
  • A doctor who practices pediatric medicine is called a pediatrician.
  • Advances in pediatric medicine have significantly reduced childhood mortality.
Examples
  • She decided to specialize in pediatric medicine after her residency.
  • The conference focused on the latest research in pediatric medicine.
  • His contributions to pediatric medicine have saved countless young lives.
Advanced Usage
  • Preventive pediatric medicine: This refers to the aspect of the field focused on preventing illness and injury through vaccinations, screenings, and health education.
    • Preventive pediatric medicine is crucial for ensuring a child's long-term health.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pediatrics (noun): This is the more common, synonymous term for the field.
    • He is a professor of pediatrics.
  • Pediatrician (noun): A medical doctor specializing in this field.
    • We need to schedule a check-up with the pediatrician.
  • Pediatric (adjective): Describing something related to this branch of medicine.
    • This is a pediatric hospital.
Synonyms
  • Paediatrics (noun): The British English spelling of "pediatrics".
  • Child healthcare (noun phrase): A general term for the medical care of children.
Notes
  • The term "pediatric medicine" is often used interchangeably with "pediatrics." The core distinction is that "pediatric medicine" explicitly includes the word "medicine," emphasizing its identity as a branch of medical science.
Noun
  1. the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children

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