neonatology

neonatology definition - medical

ne·o·na·tol·o·gy (nēˌō-nā-tŏlˈə-jē)

noun
The branch of pediatrics that deals with the diseases and care of newborns. Also called neonatal medicine.

Related Forms:

  • neˌo·na·tolˈo·gist noun

The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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