The pediatric surgeon
Example: The pediatric surgeon helped the child after the accident.
Definition
The pediatric surgeon is a medical professional specialized in performing surgical procedures on infants, children, and adolescents to treat congenital and acquired conditions, injuries, or diseases, ensuring their proper growth and recovery.
Etymology
The term "pediatric surgeon" combines "pediatric," derived from the Greek words 'pais' meaning child and 'iatros' meaning doctor, with "surgeon," originating from the Greek 'cheirourgos,' meaning 'hand work.' Together, they reflect a specialist who performs surgical care specifically for children.
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"The pediatric surgeon" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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