pediatrician

noun

pe·​di·​a·​tri·​cian ˌpē-dē-ə-ˈtri-shən How to pronounce pediatrician (audio)
variants or less commonly pediatrist
ˌpē-dē-ˈa-trist How to pronounce pediatrician (audio)
pē-ˈdī-ə-
Synonyms of pediatriciannext
: a specialist in pediatrics

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Was her fever high enough to call the pediatrician? — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 Many moms and fellow pediatricians were quick to agree in online comments, saying these were simple, common-sense tips that have worked for them. — Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 The pediatrician advised them to take Whimsy to the hospital, Smith said, where she was diagnosed. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 1 July 2026 Upon the advice of the pediatrician, Nara said Lucky took their daughter to the nearest children's hospital. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pediatrician

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pediatrician was in 1903

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pediatrician

noun
pe·​di·​a·​tri·​cian ˌpēd-ē-ə-ˈtrish-ən How to pronounce pediatrician (audio)
: a doctor who specializes in pediatrics

Medical Definition

pediatrician

noun
pe·​di·​a·​tri·​cian
variants or chiefly British paediatrician
ˌpēd-ē-ə-ˈtrish-ən How to pronounce pediatrician (audio)
: a specialist in pediatrics

called also pediatrist

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