El cirujano de la mano
Example: El cirujano de la mano realizó una operación compleja ayer.
Definition
"El cirujano de la mano" refers to a medical professional specialized in diagnosing and performing surgical procedures on the hand. This specialist handles complex injuries or conditions affecting hand function and structure, ensuring restoration of movement and dexterity.
Etymology
The phrase "el cirujano de la mano" comes from Spanish, where "cirujano" means surgeon and "mano" means hand. It literally translates to 'the hand surgeon,' describing a doctor who operates specifically on the hand. Did you know? The specialization grew as hand injuries became more common and complex during industrialization.
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"El cirujano de la mano" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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