pediatric

relating to children's medicine

Root

Other words with the paid / ped root

  • pedagogue: a teacher, often one who is dull or overly formal
  • pedagogy: the method and practice of teaching
  • pedantic: overly concerned with minor learning details

Pediatric keeps the child meaning plainly visible: medicine aimed at children.

The hospital opened a pediatric wing designed to make young patients less afraid.

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