pediatrician
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of pediatrician
First recorded in 1900–05; pediatric ( def. ) + -ian
Example Sentences
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Jenni, a developmental pediatrician, explains that teenagers' natural sleep patterns prevent them from going to bed early enough to meet their sleep needs.
From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026
On one of the city’s tree-lined plazas, Lia Mashaka runs a business helping Americans move to the Mediterranean city, from navigating visas to finding a pediatrician.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
Zuckerberg and his wife, pediatrician Priscilla Chan, are considering buying a $200-million waterfront mansion in South Florida, the Wall Street Journal first reported this month.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
If you’re living in an outbreak area, it’s a good idea to talk with your pediatrician about the timeline for vaccination.
From Slate • Feb. 17, 2026
Meanwhile, his nose just kept bleeding and bleeding.The regular E.R. doctor must have thought this looked a bit unusual, so he called in a pediatrician.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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