Pediatric Care

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective relating to the branch of medicine dealing with children and their diseases

  • The pediatric department at the hospital specializes in treating children.
  • I have to take my kid to the pediatrician for a check-up tomorrow.
  • My little one has an appointment with the ped today.
  • The pediatric approach to learning focuses on nurturing young minds.

noun a medical doctor who specializes in the care of children

adjective pediatric

  • The pediatrician specializes in providing medical care for children.
  • I have to take my kids to the pediatrician for their check-up tomorrow.
  • My friend's mom is a pediatrician and she's super cool with the kids.
  • The pediatrician is like a guardian angel for children's health.

noun Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - a specialized unit in a hospital that provides intensive care for newborn infants, especially those born prematurely or with medical complications

  • The NICU is a specialized unit in the hospital for newborns who need intensive medical care.
  • My friend's baby is in the NICU right now, but we're hoping for the best.
  • The NICU is where the tiniest fighters are taken care of.
  • Being in the NICU felt like being in a bubble, isolated from the rest of the world.