-iatrician

English

Etymology

-iatric +‎ -ian

Suffix

-iatrician

  1. A medical practicioner.

Usage notes
  • Used when alternative ways constructing the name for a medical field are not euphonious or are confusing, e.g. podiatrist, pediatrist(?), pediatrician.

Derived terms
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