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pediatricianA medical doctor who specializes in the care and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A medical doctor who specializes in the care and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

Example Sentences

  • The pediatrician's waiting room looked like a toy store exploded - in the best way possible.
  • Every parent needs to find a trusted pediatrician for their child's health.
  • The pediatrician had superhuman patience - she could calm a screaming toddler with just a smile and a sticker.

pediatrician

NOUN

[/ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/]

A medical doctor who specializes in the care and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents

a friendly doctor in a white coat gently examines a smiling young child sitting on an examination table. The doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to the child's heartbeat while speaking reassuringly. The child appears comfortable and relaxed during the checkup process. A parent stands nearby watching the examination with a relieved expression. Colorful toys and child-friendly medical equipment fill the specialized room designed specifically for young patients.  a medical doctor who specializes in the care and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents
💡 Concept

a friendly doctor in a white coat gently examines a smiling young child sitting on an examination table. The doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to the child's heartbeat while speaking reassuringly. The child appears comfortable and relaxed during the checkup process. A parent stands nearby watching the examination with a relieved expression. Colorful toys and child-friendly medical equipment fill the specialized room designed specifically for young patients. a medical doctor who specializes in the care and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents

The pediatrician works like a magician, with a little musician bringing healing magic!
🎵 Rhyme

The pediatrician works like a magician, with a little musician bringing healing magic!

Got the picture? Now let's practice.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootpediatr
Suffix--ian

🎵Rhyme

magicianpoliticianmusiciantechnician
magician
politician
musician
technician

🔗Collocations

visit a pediatrician
pediatrician's office
experienced pediatrician
board-certified pediatrician
pediatrician appointment
consult with a pediatrician

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The pediatrician's waiting room looked like a toy store exploded - in the best way possible.

Every parent needs to find a trusted pediatrician for their child's health.

😄 Fun example

The pediatrician had superhuman patience - she could calm a screaming toddler with just a smile and a sticker.

Regular checkups with a pediatrician help ensure children's healthy development.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

children's doctorchild specialistbaby doctor

Antonyms

geriatricianadult physician

Related

pediatricsfamily doctorspecialistmedical practicechild health

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