L'aïllament
Example: L'aïllament del pacient és necessari per evitar contagis.
Definition
"L'aïllament" in medicine refers to the practice of separating a patient to prevent the spread of contagious diseases. It involves keeping the patient apart from others to avoid transmission of infections, ensuring safety for both the patient and the community.
Etymology
The word "l'aïllament" comes from the Catalan verb "aïllar," meaning 'to isolate,' which itself derives from the Latin root 'insula,' meaning 'island.' The idea is to make someone as separate as an island, physically apart from others to prevent contact or contagion.
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"L'aïllament" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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