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pediatric

UK //ˌpiːdiˈætrɪk//US //ˌpiːdiˈætrɪk//

词源

源自希腊语 pais(儿童)和 iatros(医生),字面意思为"儿童医生"。美式拼写为 pediatric,英式拼写为 paediatric。

adjective

❶ 与儿童医学相关的,指专门治疗儿童疾病或研究儿童健康的医疗领域。

“She works in a pediatric hospital, caring for sick children.”

(她在一家儿科医院工作,照顾生病的儿童。)

“The pediatric clinic is always busy with young patients.”

(儿科诊所总是挤满了小患者。)

同义词:child healthcare, paediatric, child medicine

常见短语

pediatric care — 专门针对儿童提供的医疗服务,包括治疗、预防和健康管理。

“Access to quality pediatric care is essential for a child's healthy development.”

(获得优质的儿科护理对儿童的健康成长至关重要。)

pediatrician — 专门治疗儿童疾病的医生,即儿科医师。

“We take our baby to see the pediatrician for regular check-ups.”

(我们定期带宝宝去看儿科医生做健康检查。)