Pediatrician Meaning
/piːdɪəˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA physician that specializes in pediatrics; the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
Sentence Examples
Tom is a pediatrician.
You're a pediatrician, aren't you?
I know that Tom wants to become a pediatrician.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The worried parents brought their newborn baby to the ____ for a checkup.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ examined the infant and confirmed that her development was progressing normally.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English pediatric Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Latin -nus Latin -ānus Latin -iānusbor. English -ian English pediatrician From pediatric + -ian.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The worried parents brought their newborn baby to the ____ for a checkup.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ examined the infant and confirmed that her development was progressing normally.