De handchirurg
Example: De handchirurg behandelt elke week meerdere complexe polsblessures.
Definition
"De handchirurg" refers to a medical specialist who focuses on diagnosing and surgically treating disorders and injuries of the hand and wrist, including complex conditions that require precise and delicate procedures to restore function and alleviate pain.
Etymology
The word "de handchirurg" is Dutch, combining "hand" meaning 'hand' and "chirurg" meaning 'surgeon.' The term reflects the specialization within surgery focused specifically on the hand. Did you know? The word "chirurg" comes from the Greek 'cheirourgos,' meaning 'working by hand,' which is quite fitting for a surgeon specializing in hand operations.
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"De handchirurg" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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