The occupational physician
Example: The occupational physician helps workers stay healthy at work.
Definition
"The occupational physician" is a medical professional specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses. They focus on maintaining and promoting the health and safety of employees in various workplaces.
Etymology
The term "the occupational physician" combines 'occupational,' derived from the Latin 'occupatio,' meaning 'a taking possession or employment,' and 'physician,' from the Greek 'physikos,' meaning 'natural' or 'pertaining to nature.' Together, it refers to a doctor specializing in health related to one's occupation or job.
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"The occupational physician" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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