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peds

/piːdz/

Meanings
noun
Pediatric medicine, pediatric nursing, and so on; a medical or other specialty dealing with child patients.

Examples :

"My daughter has a fever, so we're taking her to the clinic to see a doctor specializing in peds. "
medicine

Related Words

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nursing verb

/ˈnɜːsɪŋ/ /ˈnɝsɪŋ/

To breastfeed: to feed (a baby) at the breast; to suckle.

"She believes that nursing her baby will make him strong and healthy."

Illustration specialty

specialty noun

/ˈspɛʃəlti/

That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent.

"They cook well overall, but their true specialty is pasta."

Illustration clinic

clinic noun

/ˈklɪnɪk/

A medical facility, such as a hospital, especially one for the treatment and diagnosis of outpatients.

"My aunt went to the clinic for a checkup because she wasn't feeling well. "

Illustration medicine

medicine noun

/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩/ /ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/

A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

"The medicine helped my grandmother feel better after she had the flu. "

Illustration daughter

daughter noun

/ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/

One’s female offspring.

"I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter."

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patients noun

/ˈpeɪʃəns/ /ˈpeɪʃnz/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The doctor spoke kindly to her patients before giving them their medicine. "

Illustration medical

medical noun

/ˈmɛdɪkl̩/

A medical examination.

"The doctor performed a thorough medical to determine the cause of her headache. "

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pediatric adjective

/ˌpiːdiˈætrɪk/ /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪk/

Of or pertaining to pediatrics, the branch of medicine dealing with the care and treatment of children.

"The hospital has established a pediatric intensive care unit."

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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dealing verb

/ˈdiːlɪŋ/

To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.

"The fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory."

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taking verb

/ˈteɪkɪŋ/

To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.

"The student is taking notes in class to remember the important information. "

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specializing verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪsɪŋ/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The doctor is specializing in heart conditions to better understand and treat them. "