El yesero
Example: El yesero aplicó el yeso en la pierna rota del paciente.
Definition
"El yesero" refers to a medical professional who specializes in applying plaster casts to immobilize broken bones or injured limbs, ensuring proper healing. This specialist carefully molds the plaster around the affected area to provide support and protection during recovery.
Etymology
The term "el yesero" comes from the Spanish word "yeso," meaning plaster. Historically, 'yesero' was used to describe someone who works with plaster, including both construction workers and medical cast applicators. Over time, it became specifically associated with the medical profession of applying plaster casts.
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"El yesero" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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