pediatrician
noun
pe·di·a·tri·cian
ˌpē-dē-ə-ˈtri-shən 
variants
or less commonly pediatrist
ˌpē-dē-ˈa-trist
pē-ˈdī-ə-
: a specialist in pediatrics
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Several trips to the pediatrician led to few answers.
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 23 July 2025
At the culminating event on Saturday, July 19, festivities included the recital with the high school musicians and pupils performing several pieces for the families packed into the reception area of the pediatricians’ office.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 22 July 2025
Talk to your child's pediatrician for tips on how to have these conversations ahead of time.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
The pediatrician immediately tested a blood sample, which showed elevated protein levels, and Bates was sent to St. Louis Children's Hospital for further testing.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 23 July 2025
At the culminating event on Saturday, July 19, festivities included the recital with the high school musicians and pupils performing several pieces for the families packed into the reception area of the pediatricians’ office.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 22 July 2025
Talk to your child's pediatrician for tips on how to have these conversations ahead of time.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
The pediatrician immediately tested a blood sample, which showed elevated protein levels, and Bates was sent to St. Louis Children's Hospital for further testing.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
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“Pediatrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pediatrician. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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pediatrician
noun
pe·di·a·tri·cian
ˌpēd-ē-ə-ˈtrish-ən
: a doctor who specializes in pediatrics
Medical Definition
pediatrician
noun
pe·di·a·tri·cian
variants
or chiefly British paediatrician
: a specialist in pediatrics
called also pediatrist
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