O cirurgião bariátrico
Example: O cirurgião bariátrico explicou os riscos da operação ao paciente.
Definition
"O cirurgião bariátrico" is a surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery, which involves medical procedures aimed at helping patients lose weight by modifying their digestive system. This specialist explains risks and benefits of weight-loss surgeries to patients.
Etymology
The phrase "o cirurgião bariátrico" comes from Portuguese, where "cirurgião" means surgeon, derived from the Greek 'cheirourgos' meaning 'hand worker,' and "bariátrico" relates to 'baros,' the Greek word for weight. Together, they denote a surgeon who operates on issues related to body weight.
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the bariatric surgeon