O cirurgião ortopédico pediátrico
Example: O cirurgião ortopédico pediátrico explicou o tratamento da criança.
Definition
"O cirurgião ortopédico pediátrico" is a medical specialist who diagnoses and surgically treats musculoskeletal issues specifically in children, including bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments. This surgeon focuses on correcting deformities, injuries, or diseases affecting pediatric patients' mobility and physical development.
Etymology
The term "o cirurgião ortopédico pediátrico" combines Portuguese words: 'cirurgião' meaning surgeon, derived from Latin 'chirurgĭa' meaning hand work; 'ortopédico' from Greek 'orthos' (correct) and 'paideia' (rearing of children), originally referring to correcting children's deformities; and 'pediátrico' from Greek 'pais' (child) and 'iatros' (doctor). Together, it reflects a surgeon specializing in children's orthopedic care.
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the pediatric orthopedic surgeon