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-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.
-iatrics
combining form
indicating medical care or treatment Compare -iatry
paediatrics
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of -iatrics1
from iatric
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What does -iatrics mean?
The combining form -iatrics is used like a suffix meaning “healing, medical practice.” It is used to name types of medical treatments or branches of medicine.The combining form -iatrics ultimately comes from the Greek ٰó, meaning “of healing,” from ٰó, “healer.” The Greek iatro-, source of iatro-, is a corresponding form of -iatric combined to the beginning of words.The form -iatrics is specifically composed of -iatry, as in psychiatry, which is closely related in use to -ics, denoting a particular science, art, subject, or activity.The combining form -iatric is used as an adjective form of nouns ending in -iatrics. A pediatric surgeon is a type of specialist in pediatrics, for instance.Learn about their specific applications in our 51Թs That Use articles for the forms.
The combining form -iatrics is used like a suffix meaning “healing, medical practice.” It is used to name types of medical treatments or branches of medicine.The combining form -iatrics ultimately comes from the Greek ٰó, meaning “of healing,” from ٰó, “healer.” The Greek iatro-, source of iatro-, is a corresponding form of -iatric combined to the beginning of words.The form -iatrics is specifically composed of -iatry, as in psychiatry, which is closely related in use to -ics, denoting a particular science, art, subject, or activity.The combining form -iatric is used as an adjective form of nouns ending in -iatrics. A pediatric surgeon is a type of specialist in pediatrics, for instance.Learn about their specific applications in our 51Թs That Use articles for the forms.
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