pediatric
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Definition
AdjectiveRelating to the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
Usage
The adjective "pediatric" is used to describe medical fields, professionals, facilities, or treatments that are specifically concerned with the health of children. * It is typically placed before a noun (e.g., pediatric nurse, pediatric care). * It is the standard adjective form; the synonymous adjective "paediatric" is the preferred spelling in British English.
Examples
- The hospital has a dedicated pediatric wing for its youngest patients.
- She is a pediatric oncologist, specializing in treating childhood cancers.
- This clinic offers general pediatric services, including vaccinations and wellness check-ups.
- The research focuses on pediatric nutrition and development.
Advanced Usage
- Pediatric can be used in formal and technical contexts to specify the age group of patients or the focus of study (e.g., pediatric pharmacology, pediatric surgery).
- It is often used in contrast with "adult" or "geriatric" medicine to delineate medical specialties.
Variants and Related Words
- Pediatrics (noun, US spelling): The branch of medicine dealing with children's health.
- Paediatric / Paediatrics (adjective/noun, UK spelling): The British English variants.
- Pediatrician (noun): A medical doctor who specializes in pediatrics.
Synonyms
- Child health (used as a modifier, e.g., child health services)
- Juvenile medicine (less common, more formal)
Related Phrases
- Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU): A hospital unit for critically ill children.
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS): A set of clinical interventions for pediatric emergencies.
Adjective
- of or relating to the medical care of children
- pediatric dentist