De cardiotechnicus
Example: De cardiotechnicus helpt tijdens operaties aan het hart.
Definition
"De cardiotechnicus" refers to a medical professional who assists during heart surgeries by operating and managing the heart-lung machine and other vital equipment to ensure proper blood circulation and oxygenation throughout the procedure.
Etymology
The term "de cardiotechnicus" combines the Dutch word "cardio," derived from the Greek 'kardia' meaning heart, and "technicus," meaning technician. It literally translates to 'heart technician,' reflecting the specialized role in cardiac medical technology.
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"De cardiotechnicus" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the cardiac technologist