Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pediatrician

Noun

/ˌpiː.di.əˈtrɪʃ.ən/

Definition

A pediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the care of infants, children, and adolescents.

Examples

A pediatrician recommended that my child receive vaccinations on a specific schedule.
When my daughter had a fever, we called her pediatrician for advice.

Meaning

Pediatricians provide health care for children, from their birth until they reach young adulthood. They are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions that affect children.