Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pediatrics
Noun
/ˌpiː.diˈæt.riks/
Definition
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
Examples
- The pediatrician diagnosed the child with asthma.
- She decided to specialize in pediatrics after volunteering at a children’s hospital.
- Pediatrics covers a wide range of health issues affecting children.
Meaning
The term refers to the health and medical practices concerning younger populations, focusing on their development and treatment of diseases.
Synonyms
- Child medicine
- Pediatric medicine
- Child health
