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pediatrist

pediatrist

6.2
A doctor who cares for children and babies
  • noun
  • /ˈpɛdiətrɪst/
  • US
translation icon : pediatra
  • The pediatrist advised us on the best vaccination schedule for our daughter.

Examples

  • When his son developed a rash, he called the pediatrist immediately.

  • After the baby was born, they made regular visits to their pediatrist for checkups.

  • Dr. Smith is an excellent pediatrist.

  • Many parents trust their pediatrist with their children's health.

  • After the baby was born, they made regular visits to their pediatrist for checkups.

  • The pediatrist advised us on the best vaccination schedule for our daughter.

  • When his son developed a rash, he called the pediatrist immediately.

Synonyms

pediatrician
vspediatrist
  • US
95 3.7

A doctor who cares for babies and children

is the other formal label for the same medical specialist
baby doctor
vspediatrist
  • Informal
2 3.4

A doctor who cares for babies and young children

is the neutral professional name rather than an informal phrase
pedi
vspediatrist
  • Informal
9.5

A doctor who cares for babies and children

is the formal professional name rather than casual speech

How Specialized

pediatrist
  • US
6.2
general practitioner
  • Specialized
7 2.7

Surface Forms

pediatrist singular
pediatrists plural

Morphology

pediatrist = pediatrics (transparent) = pediatr + ist

Formed by the combining form pediatr- (children) plus the agentive suffix -ist, so learners who know 'pediatrics' or 'pediatrician' can infer 'doctor for children'.

Etymology

The word pediatrist comes from old Greek parts pedi- meaning 'child' and -iatrist from iatros meaning 'doctor', the same root you see in pediatrics. So, a pediatrist is a 'doctor for children'.