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What's a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
Pediatric Endocrinologist
Say: pee-dee-AT-rik en-deh-krih-NOL-uh-jist
This type of doctor deals with hormones, those special chemical substances your body makes. Hormones make things happen all over the body, especially during puberty. Pediatric endocrinologists help kids with diabetes, growth problems, and more.
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