Pediatrija
Pediatrija is the branch of medicine devoted to the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The word "pediatrija" is derived from the Greek words "pais" meaning child and "iatros" meaning physician. Pediatricians are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of childhood illnesses and conditions, from common colds and flu to more complex developmental and genetic disorders.
The scope of pediatrija encompasses preventive health care, such as immunizations and well-child checkups, as well
The age range covered by pediatrija typically extends from birth up to the age of 18, although
The development of pediatrija as a distinct medical field gained momentum in the 19th century. Early pioneers