O psiquiatra infantil
Example: O psiquiatra infantil ajuda crianças com problemas emocionais.
Definition
"O psiquiatra infantil" refers to a medical professional specializing in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in children. This specialist focuses on helping young patients overcome psychological challenges and improve their overall mental health.
Etymology
The phrase "o psiquiatra infantil" comes from Portuguese, where "psiquiatra" is derived from the Greek words 'psyche' meaning mind or soul, and 'iatros' meaning healer or doctor. "Infantil" relates to children or childhood. Together, the term literally means 'the child psychiatrist,' a specialist in mental health care for children.
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the child psychiatrist