Pediatric Medical Terms

noun a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority

verb There are no applicable verbs for the word 'child' in this context

adjective of, relating to, or characteristic of a child

• The child displayed exceptional talent in mathematics at a young age.
• The kid is really good at math for their age.
• That little one is a math whiz!
• The child's mind was like a sponge, absorbing knowledge effortlessly.

noun a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses

• Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system.
• I caught the flu and had to stay in bed all weekend.
• I feel like I got hit by the flu truck.
• Her negativity spread through the office like a flu, affecting everyone's mood.

noun A small red birthmark, often raised and resembling a strawberry in shape and color

• The doctor noted a strawberry mark on the baby's arm during the examination.
• Did you see that strawberry mark on her cheek? It's so cute!
• I heard that having a strawberry mark means you're lucky.
• Her passion for painting was like a strawberry mark on her soul, always vibrant and noticeable.

noun a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils, typically due to recurrent infections or other health issues

• The patient underwent a tonsillectomy to remove their inflamed tonsils.
• My friend had to get a tonsillectomy because of frequent throat infections.
• I heard Jenny's getting her tonsils out - she's having a tonsillectomy.
• Removing toxic relationships from your life is like having a tonsillectomy for your soul.

noun a medical condition characterized by short stature resulting from a genetic or medical condition

• Dwarfism is a medical condition characterized by unusually small stature.
• My friend with dwarfism is the funniest person I know.
• Some people use the term 'midget' to refer to individuals with dwarfism, but it is considered offensive.
• The company's budget constraints caused a form of organizational dwarfism, limiting growth opportunities.

noun a small medical tool used to hold down the tongue during a physical examination or medical procedure

• The doctor used a tongue depressor to examine the patient's throat.
• The nurse handed me a tongue depressor to check my own throat.
• I grabbed a tongue depressor to see if I had strep throat.
• His words felt like a tongue depressor, probing into my deepest thoughts.

adjective relating to or characteristic of achondroplasia, a genetic disorder that results in dwarfism

• Achondroplastic dwarfism is a genetic disorder that affects bone growth.
• My friend has achondroplastic dwarfism and is proud of their unique stature.
• I heard that guy over there is achondroplastic, but he's still pretty cool.
• Her achondroplastic mindset prevented her from seeing the bigger picture.