The professor of pediatrics
Example: The professor of pediatrics explained the importance of child vaccinations.
Definition
"The professor of pediatrics" refers to a medical professional and academic who specializes in the care, development, and diseases of infants, children, and adolescents, while also teaching and conducting research in the field of pediatrics at a university or medical school.
Etymology
The phrase "the professor of pediatrics" combines 'professor,' derived from the Latin 'professus,' meaning someone who declares publicly or teaches, with 'pediatrics,' which comes from the Greek words 'pais' (child) and 'iatros' (doctor). Together, it denotes an expert who teaches child medicine.
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"The professor of pediatrics" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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