pediatric

American  

[pee-dee-a-trik] / ˌpi diˈæ trɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to pediatrics.

2. relating to children and teenagers, especially in a medical setting.

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Explanation

If something's pediatric, it has to do with kids. A pediatric dentist, for example, specializes in cleaning and fixing children's teeth. You'll almost always find pediatric in a medical context: a pediatric doctor has children as patients, and a pediatric illness affects youngsters. Most hospitals have pediatric wings, areas, or floors, where the very youngest patients are treated. The adjective pediatric comes from the Greek pais, or "child," and iatrikos, "healing."

Example Sentences

Vitale also used his announcement to raise awareness for his 21st annual fundraiser to benefit pediatric cancer research.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"Another decisive factor was the fact that detailed safety data was available for the long-term use of sildenafil in children, as the active ingredient is already approved for other pediatric disorders."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Smaller but real tailwinds could accrue to insurers with maternal and pediatric products, hospital operators with obstetrics and fertility exposure, preschool and education providers, and travel companies if family-friendly tourism gets sustained policy support.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

I was rotating through a pediatric ICU in Baltimore.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

“There’s a new doctor on the pediatric ward who just transferred here from Alabama, and he and his daughter will be coming over for dinner. Pretty sure she’s around your age.”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone