De diabetesarts
Example: De diabetesarts controleert regelmatig mijn bloedsuikerwaarden.
Definition
"De diabetesarts" refers to a medical specialist who diagnoses, treats, and manages diabetes, focusing on maintaining healthy blood sugar levels and preventing complications related to the disease.
Etymology
The term "de diabetesarts" comes from the Dutch words 'diabetes' meaning the chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar, and 'arts' meaning doctor. The word 'diabetes' originates from the Greek word 'diabainein,' meaning 'to pass through,' referring to excessive urination, a common symptom.
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"De diabetesarts" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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