Choose the correct word to complete the following sentence.
The doctor who particularly looks at ailing infants/children is referred to as______.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Paediatrician
Complete sentence: The doctor who particularly looks at ailing infants/children is referred to as paediatrician.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Paediatrician (answer) | a doctor who treats babies and children | The paediatrician examined the baby and prescribed a mild syrup. |
| (2) Pedantic | an adjective meaning too concerned with small rules and details (it describes a person's manner, not a doctor) | The pedantic editor objected to every missing comma. |
| (3) Philologist | a scholar who studies the history and development of languages (not a doctor) | The philologist traced the word back to Sanskrit. |
| (4) Paedophile | an adult who is sexually attracted to children, which is a crime (the word has nothing to do with treating children) | – |