pediatric
/ˌpiːdiːˈætrɪk/
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Meaning · English
Of or pertaining to pediatrics, the branch of medicine dealing with the care and treatment of children and adolescents.
AdjectiveRegister: US
Examples
The hospital has established a pediatric intensive care unit.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pediatric” mean?
Of or pertaining to pediatrics, the branch of medicine dealing with the care and treatment of children and adolescents.
Is “pediatric” formal or informal?
pediatric is generally US.