pediatrics
/,pi:di'ætriks/ Cách viết khác : (pediatrics) /,pi:di'ætriks/
Definition
Noun: - The branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18. It encompasses the physical, behavioral, and mental health of young patients.
Usage
- As a field of study or medical specialty: "Pediatrics" is used as a singular noun to refer to the entire medical discipline.
- As a department or practice area: It is used to name hospital departments, clinics, or a doctor's area of specialization.
Examples
- She decided to specialize in pediatrics after her medical residency.
- The hospital has a renowned pediatrics department.
- Advances in pediatrics have significantly reduced childhood mortality.
Advanced Usage
- "The principles of pediatrics": Refers to the foundational knowledge and ethical guidelines of the field.
- The new textbook covers the core principles of pediatrics.
- "A pediatrics clinic": A healthcare facility specifically for children.
- We took our son to the pediatrics clinic for his vaccination.
Variants and Related Words
- Pediatric (adjective): Of or relating to pediatrics or the medical care of children.
- She is a pediatric surgeon.
- Pediatrician (noun): A medical doctor who specializes in pediatrics.
- Our pediatrician is very patient with children.
Synonyms
- Child medicine: A less common, descriptive synonym.
- Paediatrics: The British English spelling variant.
Related Phrases
(Note: "Pediatrics" is a specific medical term and does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms. The related phrases are typically compound nouns.) - Pediatric cardiology: The sub-specialty dealing with heart conditions in children. - Pediatric oncology: The sub-specialty dealing with childhood cancers.
Noun
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the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children
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