-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.

Origin of -iatrics

-iatr(y) + -ics

Words nearby -iatrics

-ial, -ian, -iana, -iasis, -iatric, -iatrics, -iatry, -ibility, -ible, -ibly, -ic

British Dictionary definitions for -iatrics

-iatrics

n combining form

indicating medical care or treatment paediatrics Compare -iatry

Word Origin for -iatrics

from iatric

Medical definitions for -iatrics

-iatrics

suff.

Medical treatment:pediatrics.