El neuropediatra
Example: El neuropediatra examinó al niño con problemas neurológicos graves.
Definition
"El neuropediatra" is a medical specialist focused on diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in children, including conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. This professional plays a crucial role in managing serious neurological problems in pediatric patients.
Etymology
The term "el neuropediatra" combines the Greek-derived prefix 'neuro-' meaning 'nerve' or 'nervous system,' with 'pediatra,' which comes from the Greek 'pais' meaning 'child' and 'iatros' meaning 'doctor' or 'healer.' Together, they refer to a doctor who specializes in children's nervous system health.
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"El neuropediatra" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the pediatric neurologist