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pediatrician

 
Dictionary: pe·di·a·tri·cian   ('dē-ə-trĭsh'ən) pronunciation also pe·di·at·rist
(-ăt'rĭst)
n.
A physician who specializes in pediatrics.


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('dē-ə-trĭsh'ən) or pe·di·at·rist (-ăt'rĭst)
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A specialist in pediatrics.

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pronunciation

IN BRIEF: A doctor that specializes in the medical care of children.

pronunciation It's bizarre that the produce manager is more important to my children's health than the pediatrician. — Meryl Streep

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a specialist in the care of babies
  Synonyms: baby doctor, pediatrist, paediatrician


 
 

 

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