De apotheker
Example: De apotheker helpt mij met het kiezen van medicijnen.
Definition
"De apotheker" refers to a pharmacist, a healthcare professional who prepares, dispenses, and advises on medications to ensure safe and effective use. For example, in the phrase 'De apotheker helpt mij met het kiezen van medicijnen,' the pharmacist helps choose medicines.
Etymology
The term "de apotheker" originates from the Greek word 'apotheke,' meaning 'storehouse,' which passed into Latin as 'apothecarius,' referring to a person who stores and dispenses drugs. Over time, it evolved into the Dutch 'apotheker,' denoting a pharmacist.
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"De apotheker" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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