O cardio-oncologista



Example: O cardio-oncologista avaliou o coração após o tratamento do câncer.

Definition


"O cardio-oncologista" is a medical specialist who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions in patients who have undergone cancer treatment, ensuring the cardiovascular health is monitored and managed alongside oncological care.

Etymology


The term "o cardio-oncologista" combines 'cardio,' derived from the Greek 'kardia' meaning heart, and 'oncologista,' from 'onco-' meaning tumor or mass, and '-logist,' meaning specialist. It reflects a modern medical specialty bridging cardiology and oncology to address heart issues related to cancer therapies.

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