De KNO-arts
Example: De KNO-arts onderzoekt mijn keel en oren vandaag.
Definition
"de KNO-arts" refers to a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat. This doctor examines issues such as ear infections, nasal problems, and throat diseases to ensure proper health and function of these areas.
Etymology
The term "de KNO-arts" originates from Dutch, where 'KNO' is an abbreviation for 'keel, neus, en oor,' meaning throat, nose, and ear. 'Arts' means physician or doctor. Together, "de KNO-arts" literally means 'the throat, nose, and ear doctor.' Did you know? This specialization is also known as otolaryngology in English.
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"De KNO-arts" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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the ENT specialist