De internist
Example: De internist onderzoekt de patiënt in het ziekenhuis.
Definition
"De internist" is a medical professional specializing in internal medicine who examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases affecting internal organs. They often work in hospitals, focusing on adult patients with complex or chronic illnesses requiring thorough investigation and management.
Etymology
The term "de internist" originates from the Latin word 'internus,' meaning 'internal,' combined with the suffix '-ist,' denoting a specialist. It literally refers to a specialist in internal organs. Did you know that the word highlights the focus on internal bodily systems, distinguishing internists from surgeons or other medical specialists?
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"De internist" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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