paediatrics

British

/ ˌpiːdɪˈætrɪks /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

paediatric adjective

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

From Barron's

Following her son's death, Dr Burns, a specialist in paediatrics, was told that Homerton University Hospital – rated as outstanding by inspectors – was going to investigate the death.

From BBC

The findings of a panel of 14 international experts in neonatology and paediatrics were revealed by Letby's legal team last month.

From BBC

The medical specialties with the most women doctors are obstetrics and gynaecology and paediatrics.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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