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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024-iatrics, suffix. - -iatrics comes from Greek, and is attached to some roots to form nouns with the meaning "healing;
the medical practice of'':ger- (= old people) + -iatrics → geriatrics (= the healing of older people);ped- (= child) + -iatrics → pediatrics (= medical practice involving children).
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024-iatrics, - a combining form occurring in compound words that have the general sense "healing, medical practice,'' with the initial element usually denoting the type of person treated:geriatrics; pediatrics.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: -iatrics n combining form - indicating medical care or treatment: paediatrics
Etymology: from iatric |