De nefroloog
Example: De nefroloog onderzoekt de nieren van de patiënt zorgvuldig.
Definition
"De nefroloog" refers to a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats diseases related to the kidneys. This doctor carefully examines kidney function and manages conditions such as kidney failure, infections, and other renal disorders.
Etymology
The word "de nefroloog" comes from the Greek roots "nephros" meaning kidney, and "logos" meaning study or discourse. It entered Dutch via medical Latin and Greek, referring to a specialist in kidney medicine. Did you know? The term reflects how medicine often uses Greek roots to name specialties.
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"De nefroloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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