El anestesiólogo
Example: El anestesiólogo preparó al paciente para la cirugía.
Definition
An "anesthesiologist" is a medical professional specialized in administering anesthesia and managing pain during surgical procedures, ensuring the patient's safety and comfort throughout the operation.
Etymology
The word "anesthesiologist" comes from the Greek roots 'an-' meaning 'without,' 'aisthēsis' meaning 'sensation,' and the suffix '-logist' indicating a specialist. It literally means a specialist in lack of sensation, reflecting their role in controlling pain during surgery.
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"El anestesiólogo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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