El médico laboral
Example: El médico laboral evalúa la salud de los trabajadores regularmente.
Definition
"El médico laboral" refers to the occupational physician who regularly assesses and monitors the health of workers to ensure their safety and well-being in the workplace. This professional focuses on preventing work-related illnesses and promoting healthy working conditions.
Etymology
The term "el médico laboral" combines the Spanish word "médico," meaning doctor or physician, with "laboral," derived from Latin laboralis, relating to work. Together, they describe a doctor specializing in occupational health, a concept that developed with the rise of industrial work environments.
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"El médico laboral" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the occupational doctor