neonatology

[nee-oh-ney-tol-uh-jee]

noun

1. the study of the development and disorders of newborn children.

neonatology

/ ˌniːəʊnəˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the development and disorders of newborn babies

neonatology

1. The branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and care of newborn infants.

Other Word Forms

• neonatologist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of neonatology¹

First recorded in 1955–60; neonate + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

The application contained a report from a panel of 14 international experts in neonatology and paediatric care.

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The findings of a panel of 14 international experts in neonatology and paediatrics were revealed by Letby's legal team last month.

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On 4 February an international panel of experts in neonatology and paediatrics held a press conference disputing that any babies were deliberately harmed by Letby.

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Speaking at the conference, Dr Lee described the panel as the "dream-team" in neonatology and said "you will not find a better qualified panel in the world".

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Prof Colin Morley, a retired professor of neonatology from the University of Cambridge, told File on 4 he was “very confident” Baby C died of natural causes.

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