Example: Llevamos al paciente a urgencias por una fuerte herida.
Definition
"Urgencias" refers to the medical department or service dedicated to providing immediate care and treatment for patients with acute or severe health conditions that require prompt attention, such as injuries or sudden illnesses, ensuring rapid diagnosis and intervention.
The word "urgencias" comes from the Spanish term derived from the Latin 'urgentia', meaning urgency or pressing need. It reflects the critical nature of situations handled in emergency medical services, emphasizing swift action and response.
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"Urgencias" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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