El metge
Example: El metge va recomanar repòs absolut durant una setmana.
Definition
"El metge" refers to a medical doctor or physician, a professional who diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent illnesses and injuries. They provide medical advice, prescribe medications, and manage patient care to promote health and recovery.
Etymology
The term "el metge" in Catalan comes from the Latin word 'medicus,' meaning doctor or healer. Over time, it evolved to specifically denote a trained medical professional. Did you know that the Latin root 'medicus' is also the origin of the English word 'medical'?
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"El metge" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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