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pe·di·a·tri·cian

 (pē′dē-ə-trĭsh′ən) also pe·di·at·rist (-ăt′rĭst)
n.
A physician who specializes in pediatrics.
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pediatrician

(ˌpiːdɪəˈtrɪʃən)
n
(Medicine) the US spelling of paediatrician
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pe•di•a•tri•cian

(ˌpi di əˈtrɪʃ ən)

n.
a physician who specializes in pediatrics.
Sometimes, pe`di•at′rist (-ˈæ trɪst)
[1900–05]
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pediatrician

- Comes from Greek pais/paidos, "child," and iatros, "physician."
See also related terms for physician.
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pediatrician

Specialist in the diseases and disorders of babies and children.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.pediatrician - a specialist in the care of babiespediatrician - a specialist in the care of babies  
baby doctor, paediatrician, pediatrist
medical specialist, specialist - practices one branch of medicine
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Translations
KinderarztPädiater
pédiatre
pediatrapediatriapuericultore

pe·di·a·tric·ian

n. pediatra, médico-a especialista en enfermedades de la infancia.
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pediatrician

n pediatra mf
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