El cirujano ORL
Example: El cirujano ORL operó la garganta del paciente con éxito.
Definition
"El cirujano ORL" refers to a medical professional specialized in otorhinolaryngology, focusing on surgical treatment of conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat. This specialist operates on these areas to address various disorders and improve patient health.
Etymology
The term "el cirujano ORL" combines the Spanish word "cirujano," meaning surgeon, with the acronym ORL, which stands for otorhinolaryngology, derived from Greek roots: 'oto' (ear), 'rhino' (nose), and 'laryngo' (throat). Did you know that this specialty is sometimes called ENT (ear, nose, and throat) in English?
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"El cirujano ORL" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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