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What's a Pediatric Endocrinologist?

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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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