De chirurg
Example: De chirurg helpt de patiënt tijdens de operatie.
Definition
"De chirurg" refers to a medical professional specialized in performing surgical operations. This expert helps patients by conducting procedures that involve cutting, repairing, or removing parts of the body to treat injuries, diseases, or deformities.
Etymology
The word "de chirurg" comes from the Greek word 'kheirourgos,' meaning 'hand worker,' which passed into Latin as 'chirurgus' and then into Dutch. Did you know that this origin highlights the surgeon's skillful use of hands during operations?
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"De chirurg" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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