De oogarts
Example: De oogarts controleert mijn ogen elke zes maanden.
Definition
"De oogarts" refers to an eye specialist who diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases and disorders related to the eyes. This medical professional performs eye examinations, prescribes corrective lenses, and conducts surgeries to maintain or improve vision health.
Etymology
The word "de oogarts" comes from Dutch, where "oog" means "eye" and "arts" means "doctor" or "physician." It literally translates to "eye doctor," reflecting the specialist's focus on eye care. Did you know? The term highlights the straightforward and descriptive nature of Dutch compound words.
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"De oogarts" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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