El alergólogo
Example: El alergólogo me ayudó con mi alergia al polen.
Definition
"El alergólogo" is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats allergies, such as pollen allergies, asthma, and other immune system hypersensitivities. This doctor helps patients manage allergic reactions and improve their quality of life through various treatments and advice.
Etymology
The word "el alergólogo" comes from the Spanish adaptation of the Greek roots 'allerg-' meaning 'altered reaction' and '-logy' meaning 'study of.' It literally means 'one who studies allergies.' Did you know that the term gained popularity as allergy medicine developed into a distinct medical specialty in the early 20th century?
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"El alergólogo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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