neonatology

American

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

noun

the study of the development and disorders of newborn children.

neonatology British

/ ˌniːəʊnəˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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 /

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

Other Word Forms

neonatologist

noun

Etymology

Origin of neonatology

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

Example Sentences

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“We’re a victim of our own success,” said Dr. Ivan Hand, the director of neonatology at Kings County Hospital Center in New York and the co-author of the American Academy of Pediatrics statement.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

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".

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2025

The study was a collaboration between UF/IFAS and the UF College of Medicine and included Dr. Josef Neu, professor of pediatrics within the division of neonatology at the UF College of Medicine.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2024

The alleged fraud occurred between April 2011 and September 2013 involving Christiana’s neonatology department, and between April 2011 and April 2017 invoving the cardiovascular surgery, urology, neurosurgery and ear, nose and throat departments.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2023

I brought in our neonatology ICU experts for further counseling.

From Slate • Nov. 28, 2022

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