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    Enfermería (en. Nursing)

    /en.feɾ.me.ˈɾi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Health discipline responsible for patient care and attention.
    Nursing is essential in the hospital setting.
    La enfermería es esencial en el ámbito hospitalario.
    Professional career oriented towards health care.
    She studies nursing to dedicate herself to this noble profession.
    Ella estudia enfermería para dedicarse a esta noble profesión.
    Set of knowledge and practices related to the care of sick individuals.
    Nursing combines theory and practice to provide better care.
    La enfermería combina teoría y práctica para brindar mejor atención.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'infirmaria', which refers to the place where the sick are cared for.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    home nursing
    Care of patients in their home.
    enfermería domiciliaria
    surgical nursing
    Specialized area in the care of patients in the operating room.
    enfermería quirúrgica
    pediatric nursing
    Specialized care for children and adolescents.
    enfermería pediátrica

    Related Words

    nurse
    Professional who works in nursing.
    enfermero
    patient
    Person who receives medical attention.
    paciente
    hospital
    Facility where medical care is provided.
    hospital

    Slang Meanings

    Nursing in a less formal setting.
    At university, students often call nursing just 'the nurse' when in a relaxed environment.
    En la uni, los estudiantes a menudo llaman a la enfermería, solo 'la enfer' cuando están en un ambiente relajado.
    To denote nursing as a highly valued profession.
    Saying that someone is in nursing has a good cultural meaning.
    Decir que alguien está en la enfer tiene un buen significado cultural.