El oncólogo
Example: El oncólogo ayuda a los pacientes con cáncer.
Definition
"El oncólogo" is a medical professional specialized in the diagnosis, treatment, and study of cancer. An oncologist helps patients with cancer by developing treatment plans, managing therapies, and providing ongoing care throughout the illness.
Etymology
The word "el oncólogo" comes from the Greek 'onkos' meaning mass or tumor and the suffix '-logy' indicating 'the study of.' This term was adopted into Spanish to denote a specialist who studies and treats tumors, reflecting the medical focus on cancer.
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"El oncólogo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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