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paediatrician

British  
/ ˌpiːdɪəˈtrɪʃən /

noun

  1. a medical practitioner who specializes in paediatrics

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Local paediatrician Dr Imran Arbani told the BBC that he found repeated clinic visits and multiple injections in their medical histories, "so it must have been transmitted in one or other of these medical settings".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

AKM Ruhul Amin, a paediatrician, had just filled his sedan car -- but said it was not enough.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Since giving birth, she has used AQ even more, asking paediatrician avatars about rashes or for general care advice.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

The paediatrician said while some children did follow a medical pathway there were some "who go through two or three years of gender questioning and then desist".

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Her mum Samantha was told by her health visitor and paediatrician that a mainstream school would not be appropriate for her daughter but her application for specialist provision was initially rejected by Glasgow City Council.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025