The doctor's assistant
Example: The doctor's assistant helped with the patient's checkup today.
Definition
"The doctor's assistant" refers to a person who supports a doctor by performing various tasks such as preparing patients, managing medical records, and assisting during examinations. This role helps ensure the smooth operation of medical consultations and patient care.
Translations
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el asistente del médico -
de assistent van de dokter -
l'ajudant del metge -
l'assistant du médecin -
der Assistent des Arztes
Etymology
The phrase "the doctor's assistant" combines 'doctor,' derived from the Latin 'docere,' meaning 'to teach,' with 'assistant,' from the Latin 'assistere,' meaning 'to stand by.' Together, they describe someone who stands by the doctor to provide help and support in medical settings.
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"The doctor's assistant" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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