See Also: paedo-(dictionary)

paedo- (iou)



paedo- combining form. . Before a vowel paed-, ped-.
[from Greek paid-, pais child, boy + -O-.]
Forming nouns with the senses 'of a child or children' or (occas.) spec. 'of a boy or boys'.
paedarchy noun rule or government by children M19.
paedo'baptism noun infant baptism M17.
paedo'baptist noun an adherent of paedobaptism M17.
pae'docracy noun government by children M17.
paedo'dontic adjective of or pertaining to paedodontics M20.
paedo'dontics noun the branch of dentistry that deals with children's teeth E20.
paedo'dontist noun a dentist specializing in the treatment of children E20.