Pediatría (en. Pediatrics)

/pe.ðiˈa.tɾi.a/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A branch of medicine dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in childhood.

Pediatrics is essential for monitoring growth and development in children.

La pediatría es fundamental en el control del crecimiento y desarrollo infantil.

A medical discipline specialized in the health of minors.

Pediatrics includes preventive and curative care for children.

La pediatría incluye la atención preventiva y curativa de los niños.

A body of knowledge and practices related to child health.

Pediatricians must stay updated on recommended vaccinations.

Los pediatras deben estar actualizados sobre las vacunas recomendadas.

From Greek 'paidos' meaning child and 'iatros' meaning doctor.

preventive pediatrics

A set of actions aimed at preventing diseases in childhood.

pediatría preventiva

hospital pediatrics

Refers to the specialized medical care in hospitals for children.

pediatría hospitalaria

pediatrician

Doctor specialized in pediatrics.

pediatra

infant

Relating to childhood.

infantil

Primary care physician for children.

The pediatrician is the trusted doctor of any mother.

El pediatra es el doctor de confianza de cualquier madre.

Specialist doctor for babies.

We always take our baby to see a pediatrician.

Siempre llevamos a nuestro bebé a consulta con un pediatra.