El oncólogo torácico
Example: El oncólogo torácico explicó el tratamiento del cáncer de pulmón.
Definition
"El oncólogo torácico" is a medical specialist focused on diagnosing and treating cancers located in the thoracic region, especially lung cancer. This specialist combines knowledge of oncology and thoracic anatomy to provide targeted therapies and care for patients with chest tumors.
Etymology
The term "el oncólogo torácico" comes from Spanish, where "oncólogo" derives from the Greek 'onkos' meaning mass or tumor, and '-logy' meaning study, referring to a cancer specialist. "Torácico" comes from 'thorax,' the Latin word for chest, indicating the anatomical area of focus. Together, the phrase literally means 'thoracic cancer specialist.'
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"El oncólogo torácico" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the thoracic oncologist