O oncologista pediátrico
Example: O oncologista pediátrico cuida das crianças com câncer.
Definition
A "pediatric oncologist" is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer in children. This professional focuses on the unique types of cancers that affect young patients and provides specialized care tailored to their developmental needs.
Etymology
The term "oncologista pediátrico" combines Portuguese roots where "oncologista" derives from the Greek 'onkos' meaning mass or tumor, and '-logist' meaning specialist. "Pediátrico" comes from the Greek 'pais' meaning child and 'iatros' meaning doctor. Together, they describe a doctor specializing in childhood tumors.
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the pediatric oncologist