El enfermero de hospicio
Example: El enfermero de hospicio cuida a los pacientes terminales con respeto.
Definition
"El enfermero de hospicio" refers to a healthcare professional who provides compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients, focusing on their comfort and quality of life during the end stages of illness, often in a hospice setting.
Etymology
The phrase "el enfermero de hospicio" combines Spanish words where "enfermero" means 'nurse' and "hospicio" means 'hospice', derived from Latin 'hospitium' meaning 'guesthouse' or 'hospital'. Did you know? The term reflects the nurse's role in offering care and shelter to those nearing the end of life.
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"El enfermero de hospicio" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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