La enfermera de diálisis
Example: La enfermera de diálisis cuida a los pacientes con insuficiencia renal.
Definition
"La enfermera de diálisis" refers to a specialized nurse who cares for patients undergoing dialysis treatment, a medical process that removes waste and excess fluids from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning properly. This nurse monitors the patient's condition and ensures the treatment is safely administered.
Etymology
The phrase "la enfermera de diálisis" combines Spanish words where "enfermera" means nurse, derived from Latin 'infirmarius' meaning 'one who takes care of the sick,' and "diálisis" comes from Greek 'dialusis,' meaning 'separating' or 'loosening.' Together, it literally means 'the nurse of dialysis,' highlighting the specialized role in kidney treatment.
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"La enfermera de diálisis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the dialysis nurse