El cirujano oculoplástico
Example: El cirujano oculoplástico realizó una operación delicada con éxito.
Definition
"El cirujano oculoplástico" refers to a medical professional specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eye and its surrounding structures, including eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit. They perform delicate operations to restore function and appearance around the eye.
Etymology
The term "el cirujano oculoplástico" combines Spanish words: "cirujano" meaning surgeon, derived from Latin 'chirurgus' meaning hand worker, and "oculoplástico" combining 'oculo' from Latin 'oculus' meaning eye, and 'plástico' from Greek 'plastikos' meaning to mold or shape. Together, it describes a surgeon who shapes or repairs the eye area.
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"El cirujano oculoplástico" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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