El oncólogo
Example: El oncólogo explicó el tratamiento a los pacientes.
Definition
"El oncólogo" refers to a medical professional who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and researching cancer. An oncologist plays a crucial role in managing cancer patients, explaining treatments, and providing care throughout the cancer journey.
Etymology
The word "el oncólogo" comes from the Greek roots 'onkos,' meaning mass or tumor, and 'logos,' meaning study or discourse. It literally means 'one who studies tumors.' Did you know this term specifically emerged as medical science advanced to focus on cancers and their treatments?
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"El oncólogo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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