O médico fetal
Example: O médico fetal explicou os riscos do exame durante a consulta.
Definition
"O médico fetal" refers to a medical specialist who focuses on the health and development of the fetus during pregnancy. This professional monitors fetal growth, diagnoses potential complications, and advises on prenatal care to ensure the well-being of both mother and unborn child.
Etymology
The term "o médico fetal" combines Portuguese words where "médico" means doctor or physician, derived from Latin 'medicus', meaning healer. "Fetal" comes from Latin 'foetus', meaning offspring or fetus. Together, they describe a doctor specializing in fetal health, a relatively modern medical field emerging with advances in prenatal care.
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