pediatric
adjective
pe·di·at·ric
ˌpē-dē-ˈa-trik 
1
: of, relating to, or specializing in pediatrics or its practice
pediatric dermatology
a pediatric nurse
2
: of, relating to, affecting, or being an infant, child, or adolescent
pediatric patients
pediatric cancers
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The organization funds research to develop new and improved treatments for pediatric cancers.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Since its inception in January 2023, COSF has raised more than $7 million for pediatric cancer research and wellness programs.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Get trained in adult and pediatric CPR and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The cases involve children ranging in age from 0 to 14 years old, including at least two pediatric patients from the same household, Baptist Health confirmed.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 6 Feb. 2026
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Since its inception in January 2023, COSF has raised more than $7 million for pediatric cancer research and wellness programs.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Get trained in adult and pediatric CPR and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The cases involve children ranging in age from 0 to 14 years old, including at least two pediatric patients from the same household, Baptist Health confirmed.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Pediatric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pediatric. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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pediatric
adjective
pe·di·at·ric
variants
or chiefly British paediatric
1
: of, relating to, or specializing in pediatrics or its practice
a pediatric nurse
pediatric oncology
2
: of, relating to, affecting, or being an infant, child, or adolescent
a pediatric patient
pediatric fractures
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