Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A physician who specializes in pediatrics.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
pediatrist .
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- noun A
physician whospecializes inpediatrics ; achildren ’sdoctor or babies’ doctor.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a specialist in the care of babies
Etymologies
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Examples
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Once again, I called our pediatrician—a mother of six at the time—to be sure I was masterfully trained on the technique.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: New Moms Jack Canfield 2011
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Once again, I called our pediatrician—a mother of six at the time—to be sure I was masterfully trained on the technique.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: New Moms Jack Canfield 2011
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His primary care pediatrician is also well-versed in Ian's story and knows what to look for during regular checkups.
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A Faculty Practice pediatrician is on call 24 hours a day for emergencies.
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If your primary care pediatrician is unavailable, another provider from our group will care for your child.
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I called our pediatrician, Dr. Benton, and made an appointment for a quarter to noon.
Promise Me Richard Paul Evans 2010
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I called the pediatrician's office, but they weren't there.
Tom Roston: Surviving That First Crazy Week of Motherhood Tom Roston 2010
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After I called the pediatrician and listened to the snickering in the background, knowing I was put on the scary parent to watch list, I felt much better when the doc said “disgusting- yes, dangerous- probably not”.
Regretsy – L’amouv 2010
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Our pediatrician is very good, but she's a bit scattered and I spent a lot of my time worrying that I'm missing some key bit of information.
Day in the Life of an Idiot lyda222 2007
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I called the pediatrician to have her fax over the referral.
Glaucoma Awareness Month Laurie 2009
100000604445388 commented on the word pediatrician
"caring for your baby and young child" author steven shelov page 17
November 2, 2010