pediatric
Translation
paediatric
Examples
She is a pediatric nurse.
She is a paediatric nurse.
The hospital opened a new pediatric unit.
The hospital opened a new paediatric unit.
Grammar Patterns
paediatric ((noun)) relating to the medical care of children She works in the paediatric ward.
Similar Words
Synonyms: children's (in some contexts, e.g., a children's hospital)
Etymology
From Greek 'pais' (child) and 'iatros' (healer). It means 'related to the healing of children'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'paediatrician' – a doctor for children. 'Paediatric' is the adjective form.