
Pediatric
Medical Specialty
Pediatric refers to a branch of medicine focused on children's health, from newborns to teenagers.
Her specialty is pediatric oncology.
Professional Context
Often used to describe healthcare jobs, areas in hospitals, and medical practices specializing in young patients.
He joined the pediatric department last month.
Age-Specific
Refers exclusively to the medical care of children and shouldn't be used for adult medicine.
The pediatric patient was transferred to a different unit.
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