De arts
Example: De arts helpt de patiënt met zijn ziekte.
Definition
"De arts" refers to a medical professional who is trained and licensed to diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses and injuries. In the example phrase, "De arts helpt de patiënt met zijn ziekte," it means the doctor helps the patient with his illness.
Etymology
The term "de arts" comes from the Dutch language, where 'arts' means 'doctor' or 'physician.' It originates from the Latin word 'ars,' meaning 'art' or 'skill,' reflecting the learned skills of medical practitioners. Did you know the word emphasizes the artful knowledge required in medicine?
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"De arts" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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