El citopatólogo
Example: El citopatólogo examinó las muestras para detectar células anormales.
Definition
"El citopatólogo" refers to a medical professional specialized in examining cells under a microscope to detect abnormalities, diseases, or cancer. This specialist analyzes cell samples from body fluids or tissues to diagnose conditions and guide treatment decisions.
Etymology
The word "el citopatólogo" comes from the combination of the Greek roots 'cyto-' meaning cell, and '-pathologist,' derived from 'pathos' meaning suffering or disease, and 'logos' meaning study. Did you know? The term reflects the specialization in studying diseases at the cellular level.
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"El citopatólogo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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