paediatrics
noun
(functioning as singular) the branch of medical science concerned with children and their diseases
paediatric
-
a word derived from
paediatrics.
Example Sentences
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Rhiannon is also training to be a paediatric nurse, inspired by her daughter.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
There, a team of foetal and paediatric surgeons, led by Dr Michael Belfort, had been leading a first-of-its-kind clinical trial to repair complex gastroschisis before birth.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
"The Review found evidence of recurring examples of failure to protect the dignity of the deceased… including inadequate arrangements for undertaking paediatric post-mortems," Ockenden said in her report.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
These include the introduction of mandatory minimum safeguarding and paediatric qualification standards, backed by the National Nanny Association and The Lullaby Trust.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
Esme was admitted to the paediatric assessment unit, where staff believed she had an infection - most likely Covid or another respiratory condition.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
