The epidemiologist
Example: The epidemiologist studies how diseases spread in cities.
Definition
"The epidemiologist" refers to a medical professional who studies the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations, aiming to control and prevent outbreaks and promote public health.
Etymology
The word "epidemiologist" comes from the Greek words 'epi' meaning 'upon,' 'demos' meaning 'people,' and 'logos' meaning 'study.' It literally means someone who studies what is upon the people, referring to diseases that affect populations. Did you know that epidemiology originally focused on infectious diseases but now includes many other health-related issues?
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"The epidemiologist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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