El enfermero comunitario
Example: El enfermero comunitario visita las casas para cuidar a los pacientes.
Definition
"El enfermero comunitario" refers to a healthcare professional who provides nursing care and health education within a community setting. This nurse visits patients' homes and works to promote health and prevent illness among local populations.
Etymology
The term "el enfermero comunitario" combines "enfermero," derived from Latin 'infirmarius,' meaning 'one who takes care of the sick,' and "comunitario," from Latin 'communitarius,' meaning 'of the community.' Together, they describe a nurse dedicated to serving community health needs.
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"El enfermero comunitario" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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