pediatrician
noun
pe·di·a·tri·cian
ˌpē-dē-ə-ˈtri-shən 
variants
or less commonly pediatrist
ˌpē-dē-ˈa-trist
pē-ˈdī-ə-
: a specialist in pediatrics
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The pediatrician advised them to take Whimsy to the hospital, Smith said, where she was diagnosed.
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Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Upon the advice of the pediatrician, Nara said Lucky took their daughter to the nearest children's hospital.
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Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Many moms and fellow pediatricians were quick to agree in online comments, saying these were simple, common-sense tips that have worked for them.
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Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Their parents, African American artist Leah Jaynes Karp and Jewish pediatrician Robert Joseph Karp, fostered a highly intellectual and socially engaged household.
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Imani Sumbi,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
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Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Upon the advice of the pediatrician, Nara said Lucky took their daughter to the nearest children's hospital.
—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Many moms and fellow pediatricians were quick to agree in online comments, saying these were simple, common-sense tips that have worked for them.
—
Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Their parents, African American artist Leah Jaynes Karp and Jewish pediatrician Robert Joseph Karp, fostered a highly intellectual and socially engaged household.
—
Imani Sumbi,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pediatrician
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“Pediatrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pediatrician. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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pediatrician
noun
pe·di·a·tri·cian
ˌpēd-ē-ə-ˈtrish-ən
: a doctor who specializes in pediatrics
Medical Definition
pediatrician
noun
pe·di·a·tri·cian
variants
or chiefly British paediatrician
: a specialist in pediatrics
called also pediatrist
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