The oral and maxillofacial surgeon
Example: The oral and maxillofacial surgeon treated my jaw injury carefully.
Definition
The oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a medical professional specializing in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the mouth, jaws, face, and related structures. This surgeon manages complex facial trauma, reconstructive surgery, and dental implants.
Translations
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el cirujano oral y maxilofacial -
de kaakchirurg -
el cirurgià oral i maxil·lofacial -
le chirurgien buccal et maxillo-facial -
der Mund-Kiefer-Gesichtschirurg
Etymology
The term "oral and maxillofacial surgeon" combines 'oral,' from Latin 'os, oris' meaning mouth, and 'maxillofacial,' derived from Latin 'maxilla' for jaw and 'facies' for face, with 'surgeon' coming from Old French 'cirurgien' and Greek 'cheirourgos,' meaning hand worker. Did you know this title reflects the blend of dental and medical expertise required for this specialty?
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"The oral and maxillofacial surgeon" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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