O neuro-oncologista
Example: O neuro-oncologista explicou os tratamentos para o tumor cerebral.
Definition
"Neuro-oncologist" refers to a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats cancers related to the nervous system, including brain tumors. This doctor combines expertise in both neurology and oncology to provide specialized care for patients with neurological cancers.
Etymology
The term "neuro-oncologist" comes from combining the Greek root 'neuro-', meaning nerve or nervous system, with 'oncology', the study of tumors, derived from the Greek 'onkos' meaning mass or tumor. The suffix '-logist' indicates a specialist. Did you know this word reflects a blend of two medical fields to address complex brain cancers?
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