De orthopedisch technoloog
Example: De orthopedisch technoloog helpt patiënten met speciale protheses.
Definition
"De orthopedisch technoloog" refers to a medical professional who designs, creates, and fits orthopedic devices such as prostheses and orthoses to help patients improve mobility and function.
Etymology
The term "de orthopedisch technoloog" originates from Dutch, combining "orthopedisch" (orthopedic), relating to bones and muscles, with "technoloog" (technologist), indicating a specialist skilled in technology. Did you know the word 'orthopedic' comes from Greek roots meaning 'straight' and 'child,' originally relating to correcting children’s skeletal deformities?
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"De orthopedisch technoloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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