-iatrics
a combining form occurring in compound words that have the general sense “healing, medical practice,” with the initial element usually denoting the type of person treated: geriatrics; pediatrics.
Origin of -iatrics
1Words Nearby -iatrics
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British Dictionary definitions for -iatrics
-iatrics
n combining form
indicating medical care or treatment: paediatrics Compare -iatry
Origin of -iatrics
1from iatric
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