De orthopedisch chirurg
Example: De orthopedisch chirurg helpt mensen met botproblemen.
Definition
"De orthopedisch chirurg" is a medical professional specializing in diagnosing, treating, and performing surgery on disorders and injuries related to bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They help people with bone problems, ensuring proper function and mobility.
Etymology
The term "de orthopedisch chirurg" comes from the Dutch words "orthopedisch," meaning 'orthopedic,' derived from the Greek 'orthos' (correct or straight) and 'paideia' (rearing of children), originally referring to correcting deformities in children. "Chirurg" means 'surgeon' and stems from the Greek 'cheirourgos,' meaning 'hand worker' or 'one who works by hand.' Together, the phrase refers to a surgeon specialized in correcting musculoskeletal issues.
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"De orthopedisch chirurg" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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