pediatrician
Translation
paediatrician
Examples
We took our sick child to the pediatrician.
We took our sick child to the paediatrician.
The pediatrician gave the baby a check-up.
The paediatrician gave the baby a check-up.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) pediatrician a doctor for children My sister is a paediatrician.
Similar Words
Synonyms: doctor, physician, child specialist
Etymology
From Greek 'pais' (child) + 'iatros' (healer). Literally 'child healer'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'pedia-' for child (like encyclopedia) and '-ician' for specialist. A specialist for children.