De patholoog
Example: De patholoog onderzoekt het weefsel onder de microscoop.
Definition
"De patholoog" refers to a medical professional who examines tissues, organs, and bodily fluids to diagnose diseases. They often analyze samples under a microscope to determine the nature and cause of illnesses, playing a crucial role in patient diagnosis and treatment planning.
Etymology
The term "de patholoog" comes from the Greek words 'pathos,' meaning suffering or disease, and 'logos,' meaning study or discourse. It literally means 'one who studies disease.' Did you know? The word emphasizes the specialist's role in understanding the nature of diseases at a microscopic level.
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"De patholoog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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