A enfermeira de neonatologia
Example: A enfermeira de neonatologia cuida dos bebês prematuros no hospital.
Definition
"A enfermeira de neonatologia" refers to a nurse who specializes in the care of newborn infants, particularly those who are premature or have health issues, providing medical attention and support in a hospital's neonatal unit.
Etymology
The phrase "a enfermeira de neonatologia" comes from Portuguese, where "enfermeira" means nurse, derived from Latin 'infermare' meaning 'to nurse or care for the sick.' "Neonatologia" combines "neo-" meaning new, and "natal" meaning birth, referring to the branch of medicine focused on newborns. Did you know? Neonatology as a medical specialty developed in the mid-20th century to improve survival rates of premature infants.
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