El tecnòleg ortopèdic
Example: El tecnòleg ortopèdic va ajustar la pròtesi del pacient amb cura.
Definition
"El tecnòleg ortopèdic" refers to a medical professional specialized in designing, creating, and fitting orthopedic devices such as prosthetics and orthotics, to help patients improve mobility and physical function.
Etymology
The term "el tecnòleg ortopèdic" combines 'tecnòleg', derived from the Greek 'tekhne' meaning art or skill, and 'ortopèdic', from Greek 'ortho' meaning straight and 'paideia' meaning rearing of children, originally relating to correcting deformities. Together, it denotes a skilled expert in orthopedic technology.
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the orthopedic technologist