neonatology

American  

[nee-oh-ney-tol-uh-jee] / ˌni oʊ neɪˈtɒl ə dʒi /

noun

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

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neonatology British  

/ ˌniːəʊnəˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

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neonatology Scientific  

/ nē′ō-nā-tŏl′ə-jē /

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

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Other Word Forms

• neonatologist noun

Etymology

Origin of neonatology

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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