Definition

A medical doctor who specializes in the care and treatment of children.

Example

The pediatrist examined the young patient for any signs of illness.

Conversation

I took my son to see the pediatrist yesterday.

Oh really? How did it go?

It went well; he was really nice and patient with my kid.

That's great! It's important to find a good pediatrist.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pediatrist → It is formed from "ped" (from Greek "pais", meaning child) and "iatrist" (from Greek "iatros", meaning healer or physician). The word "pediatrist" refers to a physician who specializes in the care and treatment of children.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'healer' ('iatrist') for 'children' ('ped') — that's what a pediatrist does.

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