pediatrico

pediatric

adjective peh-dee-AH-tree-koh Rare

Origin: Greek pais (child) + iatros (physician).

Usage Note

Pediatrico is a formal adjective used in medical and institutional contexts: ospedale pediatrico (children's hospital), reparto pediatrico (pediatric ward). The related noun is il pediatra (pediatrician). The feminine form is pediatrica; plural forms are pediatrici / pediatriche.

Examples

"Il reparto pediatrico è al secondo piano."

Natural Translation

The pediatric ward is on the second floor.

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