pediatrics
nounfemininetécnico/pɨ.ðjɐˈtɾi.ɐ/medium
pe·di·a·tri·a
Definition
Branch of medicine that deals with the health and diseases of children and adolescents.
She decided to go into pediatrics because she loves working with children.
Pediatrics has evolved greatly in the care of newborns.
Etymology
Do grego 'paidiā' (criança) + 'iatreia' (cura, tratamento).