1. the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘pediatrics’

Examples

• She decided to specialize in paediatrics after her medical degree.
• The hospital’s paediatrics department treats children from birth to age 18.
• He completed his residency in paediatrics at a leading children’s hospital.
• Paediatrics requires special training in child development and psychology.
• The paediatrics ward was decorated with colorful murals to comfort young patients.
• Research in paediatrics has led to better vaccines for children.