French word

pédopsychiatre

Pronunciation

IPA/pedopsikjatʁ/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)child psychiatrist

Example

Le pédopsychiatre a expliqué le traitement aux parents.

The child psychiatrist explained the treatment to the parents.

Illustration for pédopsychiatre (child psychiatrist)

More examples

J'ai consulté un pédopsychiatre pour mon fils.

I consulted a child psychiatrist for my son.

Core concept

A medical specialist helping young people whose thoughts, emotions, or behavior cause serious difficulties.

Common phrases

  • consulter un pédopsychiatre

    consult a child psychiatrist

  • prendre rendez-vous chez un pédopsychiatre

    make an appointment with a child psychiatrist

Similar words

pédiatre: A doctor who diagnoses and treats physical illnesses in children.
psychiatre: A doctor who diagnoses mental illnesses and treats them with medication.
psychologue: A specialist who assesses mental states through psychological tests and interviews.
psychothérapeute: A specialist who helps improve emotional problems through talk therapy.

Definition in French

Médecin psychiatre spécialisé dans le diagnostic et le traitement des troubles mentaux chez les enfants et les adolescents.

Word origin

The word is formed from the Greek-based combining form péd(o)- for child and psychiatre, which denotes a psychiatrist.

Usage tips

  • Pédiatre concerns children's physical health, whereas pédopsychiatre concerns mental disorders and their treatment.

Related words

  • pédopsychiatriechild psychiatrynoun
  • pédopsychiatriquechild psychiatricadjective

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