De dermatoloog
Example: De dermatoloog controleert mijn huid op problemen.
Definition
A "dermatologist" is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions related to the skin, hair, and nails. They examine patients' skin for issues such as rashes, infections, and other abnormalities to provide appropriate medical care.
Etymology
The word "dermatoloog" comes from the Greek words 'derma' meaning skin, and 'logos' meaning study or discourse. It was adopted into Dutch to specifically describe a doctor specializing in skin health. Did you know? The focus on skin as a medical specialty became distinct only in the 19th century.
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"De dermatoloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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