El cardiólogo
Example: El cardiólogo revisa el corazón del paciente cada año.
Definition
"El cardiólogo" is a medical professional specialized in diagnosing and treating heart-related conditions. They examine, monitor, and manage diseases of the cardiovascular system to ensure the heart functions properly, such as in the example phrase: 'El cardiólogo revisa el corazón del paciente cada año.'
Etymology
The word "el cardiólogo" comes from the Greek roots 'kardia,' meaning heart, and 'logos,' meaning study or discourse. Combined, they form 'cardiology,' the medical field concerning the heart. The Spanish suffix '-logo' denotes a specialist, so "el cardiólogo" literally means a heart specialist.
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"El cardiólogo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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