De perinatoloog
Example: De perinatoloog onderzoekt zwangere vrouwen nauwkeurig tijdens de zwangerschap.
Definition
"De perinatoloog" is a medical specialist who focuses on the care and monitoring of women and their unborn babies during the perinatal period, which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and the immediate postpartum phase. They ensure the health and safety of both mother and child.
Etymology
The word "de perinatoloog" comes from the prefix 'peri-' meaning 'around,' 'natal' relating to birth, and the suffix '-oloog' meaning 'specialist' or 'ologist.' It literally refers to a specialist in the period around birth. Did you know that 'perinatal' combines Greek roots to describe the time shortly before and after birth?
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"De perinatoloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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