El cirujano craneofacial
Example: El cirujano craneofacial realizó una operación compleja hoy.
Definition
"El cirujano craneofacial" is a medical professional specialized in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of deformities, injuries, or diseases affecting the face, skull, and jaws. This specialist performs complex operations to restore function and appearance, often working in reconstructive or cosmetic surgery.
Etymology
The term "el cirujano craneofacial" combines Spanish words: "cirujano" meaning surgeon, derived from Latin 'chirurgus', and "craneofacial", a compound of 'cráneo' (skull) from Greek 'kranion' and 'facial' from Latin 'facies' meaning face. Did you know the word highlights the surgeon's focus on both the skull and face?
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"El cirujano craneofacial" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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