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γιατρός
doctor /ʝaˈtros/
nounA1#378 most common
Also: physician
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'γιατρός' meaning 'doctor' derives from the Ancient Greek word 'ἰατρός' (iatrós), which also means 'physician' or 'healer'. This term is related to the verb 'ἰάομαι' (iáomai), meaning 'to heal'. The transition from Ancient to Modern Greek involved phonetic and morphological changes, but the core meaning of the word remained focused on healing and medicine.
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