De viroloog
Example: De viroloog onderzoekt virussen in het laboratorium.
Definition
"De viroloog" refers to a medical professional who specializes in the study and research of viruses. This expert examines viruses in laboratories, aiming to understand their structure, function, and impact on human health to develop treatments or preventive measures.
Etymology
The word "de viroloog" comes from the Dutch language, combining 'virologie,' meaning the study of viruses, with the suffix '-loog,' which denotes a specialist or expert. The term ultimately traces back to the Greek 'logos,' meaning 'study' or 'discourse.' Did you know that the suffix '-loog' is used in many scientific professions, like bioloog (biologist) and psycholoog (psychologist)?
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"De viroloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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