neonatology

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌniːoʊnəˈtɒlədʒi/

KK: /niːoʊˈneɪtɑːlədʒi/

noun

Definition

This is a field of medicine that focuses on the health and treatment of newborn babies, especially those who are ill or require special care.

Example

The hospital has a specialized unit for neonatology to care for premature infants.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what neonatology really involves?

Not really, but I know it's about caring for newborns.

Yeah, it's such a crucial field in medicine, especially for premature babies.

Absolutely! Those doctors really make a difference in their lives.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pediatrics

infantology

neonatologist

Antonyms

adultology

gerontology

senescence

Root Explanation

Neonatology → It is formed from "neo-" (from Greek "neos", meaning new) and "natalis" (from Latin, meaning relating to birth) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study of). The word refers to the study of new births or the care of newborns.

Memory Tip

Think of 'new' ('neo-') and 'birth' ('natalis') to remember that neonatology is the study of newborns.

Visually Confused Words

nematology

deontology

ontology

tenontology

onomatology