El perfusionista
Example: El perfusionista controla la máquina durante la cirugía cardíaca.
Definition
"El perfusionista" refers to a medical professional who operates the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery, ensuring the patient's blood circulation and oxygenation are maintained while the heart is stopped. This role is critical for the success of complex heart operations.
Etymology
The term "el perfusionista" comes from the Spanish adaptation of the English word 'perfusionist,' which is derived from 'perfusion,' meaning the process of delivering blood to tissues. The suffix '-ista' in Spanish denotes a specialist or professional. Did you know that perfusion technology developed significantly during the mid-20th century alongside advances in cardiac surgery?
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"El perfusionista" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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