pediatrician
UK: ˌpiː.diˈæt.rɪ.ʃən | US: ˌpiː.diˈæt.rɪ.ʃən
n. a medical doctor specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents.
pediatrician = ped<child> + iatr<healing> + ician<specialist>
- ped (from Greek pais/paidos): meaning "child."
- iatr (from Greek iatros): meaning "healer" or "physician."
- ician (suffix from Latin -icianus): denotes a specialist or practitioner.
Etymology Origin:
The word "pediatrician" combines Greek roots to describe a medical specialist focused on children. "Ped-" (child) and "-iatr-" (healing) merge to form "pediatrics," the branch of medicine, while "-ician" (specialist) completes the term. The logic reflects the profession's focus: a healer (iatros) for children (pais). Over time, the spelling adapted to Latinized forms, but the core meaning remains unchanged.
The pediatrician examined the newborn during her first checkup.
Parents should consult a pediatrician for childhood vaccinations.
She trained for years to become a licensed pediatrician.
The pediatrician reassured the worried mother about her son’s fever.
Our clinic has a team of experienced pediatricians.