De nucleair geneeskundige
Example: De nucleair geneeskundige onderzoekt patiënten met speciale apparatuur.
Definition
"De nucleair geneeskundige" is a medical professional specializing in nuclear medicine, using radioactive substances and specialized equipment to diagnose and treat diseases in patients. They perform imaging and therapeutic procedures that involve radioactive materials to assess bodily functions and conditions.
Etymology
The term "de nucleair geneeskundige" comes from Dutch, where "nucleair" relates to the nucleus or atomic nucleus, and "geneeskundige" means medical specialist or physician. The phrase literally refers to a medical expert working with nuclear technology, reflecting the origin of nuclear medicine in the mid-20th century when radioactive isotopes began to be used for diagnosis and treatment.
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"De nucleair geneeskundige" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the nuclear medicine physician