De infectioloog
Example: De infectioloog onderzoekt patiënten met besmettelijke ziekten.
Definition
An infectiologist is a medical specialist who diagnoses, treats, and researches infectious diseases. The word "de infectioloog" refers to a healthcare professional focused on managing illnesses caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, often working with contagious conditions.
Etymology
The word "de infectioloog" comes from Dutch, combining "infectie" meaning infection, derived from the Latin 'infectio', and the suffix '-loog', which corresponds to '-logist' indicating a specialist or expert in a field. Did you know that the term highlights the focus on infections specifically, distinguishing this role from other medical specialists?
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"De infectioloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the infectious disease specialist