El cirujano maxilofacial
Example: El cirujano maxilofacial opera fracturas en la mandíbula.
Definition
"El cirujano maxilofacial" is a medical professional specializing in diagnosing and surgically treating conditions, injuries, and deformities affecting the face, jaw, and mouth. This specialist performs operations such as repairing fractured jaws and reconstructing facial structures.
Etymology
The term "el cirujano maxilofacial" combines Spanish words where "cirujano" means surgeon, and "maxilofacial" derives from Latin roots: "maxillo" relating to the jaw and "facial" relating to the face. This reflects the surgeon’s focus on maxilla and facial areas.
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"El cirujano maxilofacial" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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