Der Echokardiologe
Example: Der Echokardiologe untersucht das Herz mit Ultraschall.
Definition
"Der Echokardiologe" is a medical professional specializing in echocardiography, a diagnostic technique that uses ultrasound waves to create images of the heart. This specialist examines heart function and structure to diagnose cardiovascular conditions accurately and non-invasively.
Etymology
The word "der Echokardiologe" comes from the combination of "Echo-" meaning sound reflection, derived from Greek 'ēkhō,' and "Kardiologe," meaning cardiologist, from Greek 'kardia' (heart) and '-logie' (study). It literally means a heart specialist using echo technology.
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