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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Medical specialists such as cardiologists, endocrinologists and pediatricians are valuable, expensive assets that are extremely difficult to find in rural areas, and playing the wrong position on our roster. — John E. Harrison, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2026 The kids saw a physician assistant, rather than a pediatrician. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Graham is now the heavy favorite in November’s general election against Democrat Annie Andrews, a pediatrician. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 Nordone will next face off against the Democratic candidate Annie Andrews, a pediatrician who won her primary in June. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pediatrician

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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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