De echocardioloog
Example: De echocardioloog onderzoekt het hart met geluidsgolven.
Definition
The term "de echocardioloog" refers to a medical specialist who examines the heart using sound waves to create detailed images, helping diagnose and monitor heart conditions effectively.
Etymology
The word "de echocardioloog" combines the Greek-derived prefix 'echo-' meaning sound, 'cardio' referring to the heart, and the suffix '-loog' meaning specialist or scientist. It literally means a heart specialist using sound, reflecting the use of ultrasound technology in this medical field.
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"De echocardioloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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