pediatrician
nounmasculine/femininetécnico/pɨˈðjatɾɐ/high
pe·di·a·tra
Definition
A doctor who specializes in the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and health problems in children and adolescents.
The pediatrician monitored the baby's growth from birth.
We need to schedule an appointment with the pediatrician for the vaccines.
Common collocations
pediatrician appointmentfamily pediatricianhospital pediatriciansee a pediatrician
Etymology
Do grego 'paîs, paidós' (criança) + 'iatrós' (médico).