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pediatrics

noun

/ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

Meaning

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children

She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.

child medicine, children's healthcare, pediatric medicine

geriatrics, general medicine

study pediatrics, pediatrics department, pediatrics ward

a hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that makes progress difficult

A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place

A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.

disagreement between people; lack of harmony; conflict or strife