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Child Doctor

A child doctor, also known as a pediatrician, is a healthcare professional specializing in the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. They have advanced training and knowledge in diagnosing and treating various health conditions specific to this age group.

Sense 1: Medical Professional

As a medical professional, a child doctor provides primary and specialized healthcare services to children. They offer preventive care, vaccinations, and regular check-ups to ensure proper growth and development. They also diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and diseases specific to children, collaborating with parents or guardians for the well-being of the child.

Sample sentence: My daughter had a persistent cough, so we took her to the child doctor who diagnosed her with bronchitis.

Sense 2: Self-Appointed Title for Play

In a playful context, children sometimes refer to themselves or others as a child doctor during imaginative role-play. This imaginary "child doctor" examines and treats their stuffed animals, friends, or siblings, mimicking the actions and responsibilities of a real doctor, fostering creativity and learning through play.

Sample sentence: The children decided to play doctor, with one of them taking on the role of the child doctor and the others pretending to be patients with various ailments.

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