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paediatrics

British  
/ ˌpiːdɪˈætrɪks /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) the branch of medical science concerned with children and their diseases

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"Only essential departments remain operational: the emergency unit, maternity ward and paediatrics."

From Barron's Dec. 26, 2025

Those include two major medical facilities and also hospitals that offer such specialized medical care as obstetrics, paediatrics and oncology.

From Salon Oct. 30, 2024

Prof Finn, who is professor of paediatrics at the University of Bristol, says Covid vaccines were a massive success and “really saved a lot of people's lives”.

From BBC Oct. 23, 2024

In a video recording, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya - the head of paediatrics at the Kamal Adwan Hospital - said malnutrition was widespread, as well as infections of the digestive system.

From BBC Feb. 25, 2024

That is a tactical decision, says Dr Adam Finn, professor of paediatrics at the University of Bristol.

From BBC Sep. 23, 2023

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