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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

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 • Mar. 27, 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

He says although the group has reduced the amount it has spent, sometimes short-notice issues force its hand, especially in specialist areas like paediatrics and emergency care.

From BBC • May 8, 2024

The new approach "could be transformative for healthcare", said Prof Michael Levin, study co-author and chair in paediatrics at Imperial.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2023

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