De intensivist
Example: De intensivist zorgt voor patiënten op de intensivecare.
Definition
"De intensivist" refers to a medical specialist who is responsible for the care and treatment of patients in the intensive care unit. This doctor manages critical conditions and supports life-sustaining therapies for seriously ill patients.
Etymology
The term "de intensivist" comes from the Dutch word 'intensief,' meaning intensive, combined with the suffix '-ist,' indicating a specialist. It directly relates to the intensive care field, highlighting the doctor's role in closely monitoring and treating critically ill patients.
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"De intensivist" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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