El médico paliativo
Example: El médico paliativo ayuda a los pacientes con dolor.
Definition
"El médico paliativo" refers to a medical professional specializing in palliative care, focusing on relieving pain and symptoms of serious illnesses rather than curing the disease. This doctor helps improve the quality of life for patients facing chronic or terminal conditions.
Etymology
The term "el médico paliativo" combines 'médico,' derived from Latin 'medicus,' meaning doctor or healer, and 'paliativo,' from Latin 'palliare,' meaning to cloak or cover. This reflects the role of the palliative doctor in 'covering' or alleviating symptoms rather than eliminating the cause.
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"El médico paliativo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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the palliative doctor