El geriatra
Example: El geriatra ayuda a los ancianos con sus problemas de salud.
Definition
"El geriatra" refers to a medical doctor specialized in geriatric medicine, focusing on the health care and treatment of elderly people. The geriatra helps diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases and disabilities common among older adults.
Etymology
The word "el geriatra" comes from the Greek roots 'geron' meaning old man, and 'iatros' meaning physician or healer. It was adopted into Spanish to specifically describe doctors who specialize in elderly care. Did you know? The term highlights the importance of specialized care for aging populations.
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"El geriatra" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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