De kinderchirurg
Example: De kinderchirurg helpt kinderen met hun operaties in het ziekenhuis.
Definition
"De kinderchirurg" refers to a medical professional specializing in surgical procedures for children. This specialist performs operations to treat a variety of illnesses, injuries, and congenital conditions in pediatric patients, ensuring their health and recovery through expert surgical care.
Etymology
The term "de kinderchirurg" comes from Dutch, combining "kinder" meaning child and "chirurg" meaning surgeon. The word "chirurg" originates from the Greek word 'cheirourgos,' which means 'working with hands.' Did you know that the term highlights the delicate and skilled nature of surgery performed specifically on children?
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"De kinderchirurg" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the pediatric surgeon