El neonatólogo
Example: El neonatólogo cuida a los bebés prematuros en el hospital.
Definition
"El neonatólogo" is a medical professional specializing in the care and treatment of newborn infants, particularly those who are premature or have serious health issues. This specialist works primarily in hospitals to ensure the well-being and development of newborn babies.
Etymology
The word "el neonatólogo" comes from the Greek roots 'neo-' meaning 'new', and 'natos' meaning 'born', combined with the suffix '-logist' indicating a specialist or expert. It literally means 'specialist in newborns'. Did you know? The field of neonatology only became distinct in the mid-20th century as advances in medical care for premature infants developed.
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"El neonatólogo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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