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pediatrics

noun

  1. branch of medicine dealing with children
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Pronunciation: /ˌpiːdɪˈætɹɪks/ / /ˌpidiˈætɹɪks/

noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παῖς (paîs, “child”) ped + -iatrics.

  1. The branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of children and adolescents.