El cirujano de cabeza y cuello
Example: El cirujano de cabeza y cuello realizó una operación compleja ayer.
Definition
"El cirujano de cabeza y cuello" refers to a medical specialist who performs surgical procedures on the head and neck region, including the treatment of tumors, trauma, and other disorders affecting these areas. They are trained to handle complex operations involving vital structures.
Etymology
The term "el cirujano de cabeza y cuello" is Spanish, combining "cirujano" (surgeon), which comes from the Latin "chirurgus" meaning hand-worker, and "cabeza y cuello" meaning head and neck. It literally describes a surgeon specialized in these anatomical regions.
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"El cirujano de cabeza y cuello" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the head and neck surgeon