De cytoloog
Example: De cytoloog onderzoekt cellen om ziektes te diagnosticeren.
Definition
A cytologist is a medical professional who studies and examines cells to diagnose diseases. The word "de cytoloog" refers to a specialist trained in analyzing cellular samples to detect abnormalities and provide crucial information for medical diagnoses.
Etymology
The word "de cytoloog" originates from the Greek words 'kytos,' meaning 'cell,' and 'logos,' meaning 'study' or 'discourse.' It was adopted into Dutch medical terminology to describe experts who focus on the microscopic examination of cells, which is essential for diagnosing various diseases.
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"De cytoloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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