-iatrician

English

Etymology

From -iatric +‎ -ian.

Suffix

-iatrician

  1. A medical practitioner.

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

Category English terms suffixed with -iatrician not found
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