De allergoloog
Example: De allergoloog onderzoekt mensen met hooikoorts.
Definition
"De allergoloog" is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats allergies, including conditions like hay fever. This doctor focuses on identifying allergens and managing allergic reactions to improve patients' quality of life.
Etymology
The word "de allergoloog" comes from Dutch, combining 'allergo-' derived from the Greek 'allergos,' meaning 'altered reaction,' and '-loog,' meaning 'specialist' or 'expert.' Did you know? The term reflects the specialist's role in studying and treating allergic responses.
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"De allergoloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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