The cardio-oncologist
Example: The cardio-oncologist monitors the heart health of cancer patients regularly.
Definition
"The cardio-oncologist" is a medical professional specializing in the care of cancer patients with heart-related issues. They monitor and manage heart health during and after cancer treatment to prevent or address cardiovascular complications caused by therapies or the disease itself.
Etymology
The term "cardio-oncologist" combines "cardio," from the Greek 'kardia' meaning heart, and "oncologist," from the Greek 'onkos' meaning mass or tumor and 'logos' meaning study. This reflects the specialist's role in bridging cardiology and oncology to focus on heart health in cancer patients.
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"The cardio-oncologist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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