De oncologieverpleegkundige
Example: De oncologieverpleegkundige helpt patiënten met kanker in het ziekenhuis.
Definition
The word "de oncologieverpleegkundige" refers to a specialized nurse who provides care and support to patients with cancer, often working in hospitals or clinics to assist with treatment and emotional support throughout the cancer journey.
Etymology
"De oncologieverpleegkundige" is a Dutch compound word combining "oncologie" meaning oncology, the study and treatment of cancer, and "verpleegkundige" meaning nurse. This term directly describes a nurse specializing in oncology. Did you know that the word "oncologie" comes from the Greek 'onkos', meaning mass or tumor, reflecting the focus on cancer?
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"De oncologieverpleegkundige" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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