HealthAugust 17, 2026

neonatology

NEE-oh-nuh-TOL-uh-jee

Definition

A subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'neo' (new) and 'natus' (born), combined with the Greek suffix '-logia' (study of). It entered medical English in the 20th century to describe the specialized branch of pediatrics focusing on newborns.

In the news

The article lists neonatology as one of the specialized medical fields in which Jason Prevelige has clinical experience before moving into his role as a program director.

Jason Prevelige Named Director of Sacred Heart University's Doctor of Medical Science Program

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