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Where does the word "pediatric" come from? It comes from Greek pais, and was adopted directly into English (1880s).
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Where does the word "pediatric" come from? It comes from Greek pais, and was adopted directly into English (1880s).
Pediatric’s story begins in Greek: pais meant “a child.” A child, combined with iatrikos (relating to healing). It reached English by 1880s as pediatric. Coined for the medical treatment of children. Today, pediatric means relating to the medical care of infants and children.
- Stage 1 · Greek · ancient pais "a child", a child, combined with iatrikos (relating to healing).
- Stage 2 · English · 1880s pediatric "relating to the medical care of children", coined for the medical treatment of children.