De anesthesioloog
Example: De anesthesioloog bereidt de patiënt voor op de operatie.
Definition
"De anesthesioloog" is a medical professional specialized in administering anesthesia to patients before and during surgery, ensuring they remain pain-free and unconscious as needed. This specialist also monitors vital signs and manages pain control throughout the procedure.
Etymology
The word "de anesthesioloog" comes from the Dutch adaptation of the Greek roots 'an-' meaning 'without,' 'aisthesis' meaning 'sensation,' and '-logist' meaning 'specialist.' It literally means a specialist in the absence of sensation, highlighting their role in pain control during medical procedures.
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"De anesthesioloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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