Daily Editorial

Origin: The word PED originated from the Greek word PAIDOS which is derived from PAIDIKOS means Child.
The words derived from this possess the above meaning.
Words:
Orthopaedic = The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Paediatric = The branch of medicine dealing with children and their diseases.
Paedomorphism = Retention in the adult of infantile or juvenile characters.
Pedagogue = A teacher, especially a strict or pedantic one.
Pedagogy = The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Pedant = A person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning.
Pedantic = Excessively concerned with minor details or rules.
Pedodontics = The branch of dentistry that deals with children's teeth.