De keuringsarts
Example: De keuringsarts onderzoekt iedereen die wil werken.
Definition
"De keuringsarts" is a medical professional who conducts examinations to assess the health status of individuals, often required for employment or official purposes, ensuring they meet certain health criteria before proceeding.
Etymology
"De keuringsarts" comes from the Dutch words "keuring," meaning inspection or examination, and "arts," meaning doctor. Together, it literally means 'the inspection doctor,' highlighting the profession's role in assessing health conditions. Did you know? The concept dates back to when doctors were needed to certify fitness for work or military service.
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"De keuringsarts" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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