El médico del sueño
Example: El médico del sueño ayuda a las personas que no pueden dormir.
Definition
"El médico del sueño" refers to a medical professional specializing in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. This doctor helps individuals who have difficulties sleeping, such as insomnia or sleep apnea, aiming to improve their overall sleep quality and health.
Etymology
The phrase "el médico del sueño" combines Spanish words where "médico" means doctor or physician, and "sueño" means sleep. It literally translates to 'the doctor of sleep,' reflecting the specialty in sleep medicine. This term straightforwardly describes the profession dedicated to sleep-related health.
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"El médico del sueño" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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