O cirurgião pediátrico
Example: O cirurgião pediátrico cuida das crianças no hospital.
Definition
"O cirurgião pediátrico" is a medical professional specialized in performing surgical procedures on infants, children, and adolescents. This specialist focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing surgical conditions that affect young patients to ensure their health and recovery.
Etymology
The term "o cirurgião pediátrico" combines Portuguese words where "cirurgião" derives from the Latin 'chirurgus,' meaning 'surgeon,' and "pediátrico" comes from the Greek 'paidos' meaning 'child' and 'iatros' meaning 'doctor.' Did you know? The Greek roots highlight the specialized care for children in surgery.
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the pediatric surgeon