De immunoloog
Example: De immunoloog onderzoekt het immuunsysteem van patiënten.
Definition
"De immunoloog" refers to a medical specialist who studies and treats diseases related to the immune system. An immunologist investigates how the body's defense mechanisms function and works to diagnose and manage immune disorders in patients.
Etymology
The word "de immunoloog" comes from the Dutch language, combining 'immuno-', relating to the immune system, and '-loog', a suffix meaning specialist or expert. It originates from Greek 'immunis' meaning 'exempt' and 'logos' meaning 'study', literally translating to 'one who studies immunity.' Did you know the suffix '-loog' is used in many Dutch words for experts, like 'bioloog' or 'psycholoog'?
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