De oncoloog
Example: De oncoloog onderzoekt patiënten met kanker elke week.
Definition
"De oncoloog" is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats patients with cancer, focusing on the management and care of malignant diseases to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
Etymology
The word "de oncoloog" comes from the Greek word 'onkos' meaning 'mass' or 'tumor' and the suffix '-logist' meaning 'specialist' or 'one who studies.' This term reflects the oncologist's role in studying and treating tumors and cancer.
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"De oncoloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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