-iatrics

1. 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.

-iatrics

combining form

1. See -iatry
   indicating medical care or treatment Compare -iatry

   paediatrics

Word History and Origins

Origin of -iatrics¹

-iatr(y) + -ics

Word History and Origins

Origin of -iatrics¹

from iatric