adjective

pediatric

paediatric

She is a pediatric nurse.

She is a paediatric nurse.

The hospital opened a new pediatric unit.

The hospital opened a new paediatric unit.

paediatric ((noun)) relating to the medical care of children She works in the paediatric ward.

Synonyms: children's (in some contexts, e.g., a children's hospital)

From Greek 'pais' (child) and 'iatros' (healer). It means 'related to the healing of children'.

Think of a 'paediatrician' – a doctor for children. 'Paediatric' is the adjective form.

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