De embryoloog
Example: De embryoloog onderzoekt de ontwikkeling van het embryo.
Definition
"De embryoloog" is a medical professional specializing in the study and examination of embryos, focusing on their development, structure, and function, often working in reproductive medicine or research to support fertility treatments and biological understanding.
Etymology
The term "de embryoloog" comes from the Dutch words 'embryo,' meaning the early stage of development in animals or humans, and '-loog,' a suffix derived from the Greek 'logos,' meaning 'study' or 'science.' Thus, "de embryoloog" literally means 'one who studies embryos.' Did you know? The Greek root 'embryon' means 'that which grows within,' highlighting the focus on early developmental stages.
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"De embryoloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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