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Updated June 2026
Relating to the medical care of children and infants. In American spelling (paediatric in UK), it describes healthcare specialising in childhood diseases and development.
“She specialised in pediatric cardiology at the children's hospital.”
pe·di·at·ric
Nine letters with -RIC ending (US spelling); medical terminology
Worth 14 points; specialised medical term with good vowels
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