De cardioloog
Example: De cardioloog onderzoekt het hart van de patiënt vandaag.
Definition
"De cardioloog" is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the heart. This doctor performs examinations, interprets test results, and manages patient care related to cardiovascular health.
Etymology
The word "de cardioloog" comes from the Greek 'kardia' meaning heart, combined with the suffix '-loog' from the Greek 'logos' meaning study or discourse. Did you know? The term reflects the focus on heart medicine, dating back to early medical studies of the cardiovascular system.
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"De cardioloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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