De neuroloog
Example: De neuroloog onderzoekt de patiënt met hoofdpijn.
Definition
"De neuroloog" refers to a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. For example, "De neuroloog onderzoekt de patiënt met hoofdpijn" means the neurologist examines the patient with headaches.
Etymology
The word "de neuroloog" comes from the Greek roots 'neuro-' meaning nerve and '-logy' meaning the study of. It entered Dutch through Latin and French medical terminology. Did you know? The term emphasizes the focus on the nervous system, reflecting the specialist's expertise.
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"De neuroloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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