👉 Pediatria, also known as pediatric medicine or pediatrics, is a branch of medicine that deals with the care and treatment of children from birth to age 18. It encompasses various specialties such as newborn care, child development and nutrition, infectious diseases, respiratory and general medical conditions, and obstetrics and gynecology. The term "pediatrics" originates from the Latin word "pedigroso," which means "child." The field of pediatric medicine was established in the
