De medisch assistent
Example: De medisch assistent helpt de dokter in het ziekenhuis.
Definition
"De medisch assistent" refers to a healthcare professional who supports doctors by performing clinical and administrative tasks in medical settings, such as hospitals or clinics. They assist with patient care, prepare medical equipment, and handle documentation to ensure smooth operations.
Etymology
The term "de medisch assistent" comes from Dutch, where "medisch" means medical and "assistent" means assistant. It directly describes someone who assists in medical work. The word reflects the role of support within healthcare, combining Latin roots from 'medicus' meaning physician and the French-influenced 'assistant'.
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"De medisch assistent" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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