The cardiothoracic surgeon
Example: The cardiothoracic surgeon performed a successful heart transplant yesterday.
Definition
"The cardiothoracic surgeon" refers to a medical professional specialized in surgical procedures involving the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs within the chest cavity. This surgeon performs complex operations such as heart transplants and lung resections to treat life-threatening conditions.
Etymology
The term "the cardiothoracic surgeon" combines 'cardio-', derived from the Greek 'kardia' meaning heart, with 'thoracic', relating to the thorax or chest, from the Greek 'thorax'. 'Surgeon' comes from the Greek 'cheirourgos', meaning 'hand worker'. Did you know? The precise combination highlights expertise in surgeries of both the heart and chest.
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"The cardiothoracic surgeon" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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