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-iatrician
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English
Etymology
en :af -iatric -ian + 1
Suffix
A medical practitioner.
Usage notes
Used when alternative ways constructing the name for a medical field are not euphonious or are confusing, e.g. podiatrist vs. **pediatrist > pediatrician.
Derived terms
en
geriatrician
pediatrician