paediatrician
noun C2
Plain meaning
a doctor who treats children
Exam-register meaning
In formal or high-level texts, it is used to describe a doctor who treats children, often with a precise or specialised tone.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned paediatrician as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines paediatrician in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear paediatricianevidence of paediatricianwidespread paediatrician
Watch out
Do not use “paediatrician” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.