Der Befund
Example: Der Befund des Arztes bestätigte die Diagnose eindeutig.
Definition
"Der Befund" refers to the findings or results, especially in a medical or scientific context, indicating the outcome of an examination or investigation. For example, it can describe the doctor's report confirming a diagnosis clearly.
Etymology
The German word "der Befund" originates from the verb 'finden,' meaning 'to find.' It evolved to mean 'what is found' or 'discovery,' especially in medical or investigative contexts. Did you know it literally implies 'the found thing' or 'discovered fact'?
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"Der Befund" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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