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also pediatrists
as in physicians
a medical professional who treats babies and children
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Recent Examples of pediatricians
The investigator also provided affidavits from child abuse pediatricians at Cook Children's and from a gastroenterologist at Children's Medical Center Dallas.
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Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Parents couldn’t afford the vaccines given at pediatricians’ offices.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
The decision is a setback for Kennedy, a longtime anti-vaccine activist who promised to restore trust in the public health agencies, but whose controversial policies have created confusion among pediatricians and contributed to more distrust of childhood vaccination, experts say.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The goal is to help primary care physicians, pediatricians and family practice doctors get better at identifying and helping people struggling with mental illness and substance abuse.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
According to pediatricians Gary Kirkilas II and Christopher Buresh, kratom, like opioids, can cause people to stop breathing at higher doses.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Parents are encouraged to consult with pediatricians before enrolling children aged 1 to 3 in swim classes, and it is strongly recommended that all children 4 and older receive swim training.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
The streets are in pediatricians offices.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Those subtle differences make autistic traits easy to miss, even by pediatricians and therapists.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Parents couldn’t afford the vaccines given at pediatricians’ offices.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
The decision is a setback for Kennedy, a longtime anti-vaccine activist who promised to restore trust in the public health agencies, but whose controversial policies have created confusion among pediatricians and contributed to more distrust of childhood vaccination, experts say.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The goal is to help primary care physicians, pediatricians and family practice doctors get better at identifying and helping people struggling with mental illness and substance abuse.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
According to pediatricians Gary Kirkilas II and Christopher Buresh, kratom, like opioids, can cause people to stop breathing at higher doses.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Parents are encouraged to consult with pediatricians before enrolling children aged 1 to 3 in swim classes, and it is strongly recommended that all children 4 and older receive swim training.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
The streets are in pediatricians offices.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Those subtle differences make autistic traits easy to miss, even by pediatricians and therapists.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pediatricians
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Another problem was that Claustro hired a doctor who had been previously convicted of federal fraud to do the evaluations and falsely submit them under the names of other physicians.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The three-year agreement covers more than 600 Allina doctors, physicians’ assistants and nurse practitioners in primary and urgent care.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
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Her hospital has recently started a menopause support group led by doctors and, at the request of participants, an upcoming session will focus on helping women navigate through the marketing onslaught.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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If traditional doctors don’t promise their patients these things, however, others surely will.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, certified nurse-midwives deliver babies and provide prenatal and postpartum care, especially in areas where there are few obstetricians.—
Kymberlee Montgomery,
The Conversation,
7 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, her unit was becoming increasingly short-staffed as other obstetricians left and retired.—
Natalie Krebs,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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The practice’s board‑certified ophthalmologists and experienced optometrists bring more than 75 years of combined professional experience and have performed over 18,000 major ophthalmic surgeries and laser procedures, utilizing current surgical and laser techniques.—
Community's Choice Awards,
jsonline.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Located in Oklahoma City near the OU Health Sciences Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute also conducts vision research and trains future ophthalmologists through its residency and fellowship programs.—
Community's Choice Awards,
Oklahoman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Beloved by podiatrists and celebrities alike, the Hoka Clifton 9 Sneakers are designed with an ultra-lightweight and cushy profile.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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This pair of Skechers is reminiscent of the Adidas Sambas—a style now in its third year of It Girl status—but at a fraction of the price and with podiatrists’ stamp of approval.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Speech-language pathologists work with people who have disorders involving speech, language and swallowing, sometimes from injuries, medical conditions or developmental delays.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Government pathologists conducted autopsies Thursday to determine the cause of death, though the identities of the victims have not been released.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pediatricians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pediatricians. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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