O químico clínico
Example: O químico clínico analisa exames no laboratório todos os dias.
Definition
"O químico clínico" refers to a healthcare professional specialized in analyzing clinical laboratory tests to diagnose and monitor diseases. This specialist plays a crucial role in interpreting biochemical, hematological, and microbiological analyses to support patient care.
Etymology
The term "o químico clínico" comes from Portuguese, combining "químico" meaning chemist, derived from the Greek 'khymos' meaning juice or fluid, and "clínico," from Latin 'clinicus,' meaning related to a bed or clinic. Did you know? The word 'chemist' originally referred to someone skilled in alchemy, which evolved into modern chemistry.
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