O oncologista torácico
Example: O oncologista torácico recomendou um tratamento para o câncer de pulmão.
Definition
"O oncologista torácico" is a medical specialist who focuses on diagnosing and treating cancers located in the chest area, especially lung cancer. This professional provides expert care and treatment plans tailored to thoracic oncology patients.
Etymology
The term "o oncologista torácico" combines Portuguese words from Greek and Latin roots. 'Oncologista' comes from the Greek 'onkos' meaning mass or tumor and 'logia' meaning study, referring to a cancer specialist. 'Torácico' derives from the Latin 'thorax,' meaning chest. Together, they denote a cancer specialist focused on the chest region.
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the thoracic oncologist