De allergoloog
Example: De allergoloog onderzoekt patiënten met hooikoorts elke week.
Definition
"De allergoloog" is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats patients suffering from allergies, such as hay fever, asthma, or food allergies. This doctor focuses on identifying allergens and managing allergic reactions to improve patient health.
Etymology
The word "de allergoloog" comes from the Greek roots 'allergy,' meaning altered reaction or hypersensitivity, and '-logist,' meaning specialist or expert. It literally means a specialist in allergies, highlighting the doctor's role in understanding and treating allergic conditions.
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"De allergoloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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