De nefroloog
Example: De nefroloog onderzoekt de nieren van de patiënt zorgvuldig.
Definition
"De nefroloog" refers to a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats diseases related to the kidneys. This professional carefully examines kidney function and manages conditions such as kidney failure, infections, and hypertension affecting renal health.
Etymology
The word "de nefroloog" originates from the Greek roots 'nephros,' meaning kidney, and 'logos,' meaning study or discourse. It literally means 'kidney specialist.' Did you know that the term was adopted into Dutch medical vocabulary to specifically denote experts focusing on kidney health?
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"De nefroloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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