De geriater
Example: De geriater helpt oudere mensen met hun gezondheid.
Definition
"De geriater" refers to a medical specialist who focuses on the healthcare and treatment of elderly people, addressing their unique medical needs and promoting healthy aging.
Etymology
The word "de geriater" comes from the Greek roots 'geron,' meaning old man, and 'iatros,' meaning healer or physician. It was adopted into Dutch to specifically describe doctors specializing in elder care.
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"De geriater" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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