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paediatrics

British

/ ˌpiːdɪˈætrɪks /

noun

(functioning as singular) the branch of medical science concerned with children and their diseases

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paediatric

adjective

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"Only essential departments remain operational: the emergency unit, maternity ward and paediatrics."

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

At Nasser hospital, the director of paediatrics and maternity, Dr Ahmed al-Farra, expresses his frustration.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

Following her son's death, Dr Burns, a specialist in paediatrics, was told that Homerton University Hospital – rated as outstanding by inspectors – was going to investigate the death.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025

The medical specialties with the most women doctors are obstetrics and gynaecology and paediatrics.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025

Those include two major medical facilities and also hospitals that offer such specialized medical care as obstetrics, paediatrics and oncology.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2024

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