De behandelaar
Example: De behandelaar helpt de patiënt met zijn klachten.
Definition
"De behandelaar" refers to a medical professional who provides treatment and care to patients, helping them manage or recover from their health issues or complaints in a clinical or therapeutic setting.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de behandelaar" comes from the verb "behandelen," meaning to treat or handle, combined with the agent suffix "-aar," indicating a person who performs the action. The term literally means 'the one who treats,' reflecting its use for medical or therapeutic practitioners.
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"De behandelaar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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the healthcare provider