pediatrician
noun/ˌpidiəˈtrɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #12,168 most common English word
Meaning
A doctor who specializes in the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
Example sentence
My younger sister has an appointment with her pediatrician next Tuesday for a routine checkup.
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