De orthoptist
Example: De orthoptist helpt kinderen met problemen aan hun ogen.
Definition
"De orthoptist" is a medical professional specialized in diagnosing and treating disorders related to eye movements and binocular vision. They often help children with eye coordination problems and work closely with ophthalmologists to improve visual function.
Etymology
The word "de orthoptist" originates from the Greek roots 'orthos' meaning 'straight' and 'opsis' meaning 'sight.' It was adapted into Dutch to name specialists who help correct eye alignment and improve vision. Did you know? The term highlights their focus on 'straightening sight.'
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"De orthoptist" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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