Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn infant. It is a hospital-based specialty, and is usually practiced in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The principal patients of neonatologists are newborn infants who are ill or requiring special medical ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neonatology
(ne″o-na-tol´ә-je) the branch of health science dealing with disorders of the neonate; it is a subspecialty of pediatrics. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
neonatology, neonatal medicine 1. The study, care, and treatment of neonates. 2. The study and science of the newborn up to two months of age postnatally. 3. The branch of medicine dealing with the newborn infant and its diseases, as well as its physical and psychological care, assessment, and development. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1383/5
noun that branch of pediatric medicine concerned with the newborn; the diagnosis and treatment of neonates Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974