PEDIATRICIANS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

pediatricians

noun

variants also pediatrists

plural of pediatrician

as in physicians

a medical professional who treats babies and children

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Recent Examples of pediatricians 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 Some pediatricians’ offices delayed placing orders for the shots by months, and multiple states encountered issues when trying to order them through the VFC program. — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026 Meta has also formed paid partnerships with at least a dozen doctors, including pediatricians and psychologists, to attend Screen Smart events and promote its safety features, according to the report. — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 20 May 2026 In addition, the Food and Drug Administration hasn’t approved any insomnia medications for children, so pediatricians don’t have many options. — Sally Ibrahim, The Conversation, 23 June 2026 Moderate exercise has been shown to improve learning among students from elementary school through young adulthood, and the effects on attention, memory and executive function are well-documented, pediatricians say. — Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 But regulation by email signature line is not an approach that deserves respect or is likely to last, just as a decision by a committee stacked with vaccine opponents may generate confusion but is not one that families, pediatricians, or insurers are likely to follow. — Joshua M. Sharfstein, STAT, 16 May 2026 The City of Trees scored highest in the health and safety category, which looked at everything from air quality, traffic fatalities and violent crime rates to public hospital rankings, infant mortality rates and pediatricians per capita. — Sarah Linn may 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 May 2026 The new clinic will also be a training cite for residents from Emory University School of Medicine and Morehouse School of Medicine, giving the next generation of pediatricians hands-on experience. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 14 May 2026

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Noun

Many of those advances have shifted cancer care toward more individualized treatment, allowing physicians to tailor therapies based on a patient's specific disease.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Thus, specialty pharmacies and clients in the business need the latest technology solutions when dealing with doctors, drug manufacturers, insurance companies and prescribing physicians.

— Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of physicians

Noun

Which is why bringing in doctors with different backgrounds is so important, according to Ashong.

— Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Formulated by fertility doctors and OB-GYNs, the clean, vegan formula is designed to support women through every stage of life, from preconception and pregnancy to postpartum and beyond.

— Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 30 June 2026

Definition of doctors

Noun

Likewise, Tri-City has already begun using its powers as a public health care district to recruit additional obstetricians to the area.

— Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
In a notice published last month in the Federal Register, HHS encouraged specialists such as anesthesiologists, cardiologists, oncologists, radiologists and obstetricians to consider serving.

— Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 20 May 2026

Definition of obstetricians

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In recent years, medical credit cards have made their way into the South Florida offices of dentists, ophthalmologists and other doctors as one way people can finance their care.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Sunglasses, hats recommended for sun protection AHN ophthalmologists say many people remember sunscreen but often forget eye protection.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 16 June 2026

Definition of ophthalmologists

Noun

Oprah and podiatrists are all in on Vionic shoes, and the Winny sneakers are a great pair to try from the brand.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Both podiatrists and travelers with foot pain love the sandal, praising its breathable cork footbed and patented heel technology.

— Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

Definition of podiatrists

Noun

Eight groups challenged the department’s definition in court, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, speech language pathologists and more.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Eight groups challenged the department's definition in court, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, speech language pathologists and more.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026

Definition of pathologists

Noun

Patients will first need prior authorization -- prescribing clinicians will submit documentation proving the patient meets strict body mass index (BMI) and health condition requirements.

— Sony Salzman, ABC News, 1 July 2026
There is a general perception that clinicians are averse to new technology.

— Zaman Shah, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of clinicians

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