O oncologista endócrino
Example: O oncologista endócrino avaliou os hormônios durante a consulta.
Definition
"O oncologista endócrino" is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats cancers related to endocrine glands, such as thyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas. This doctor focuses on hormone-related tumors and provides care involving both oncology and endocrinology aspects.
Etymology
The term "o oncologista endócrino" combines two roots from Greek: 'onco-' meaning mass or tumor and 'endócrino' relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood. The phrase literally means a cancer specialist focused on the endocrine system, reflecting the dual expertise in oncology and endocrinology.
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