De transplantatieverpleegkundige
Example: De transplantatieverpleegkundige zorgt voor de patiënten na de operatie.
Definition
"De transplantatieverpleegkundige" refers to a specialized nurse responsible for the care and monitoring of patients who have undergone organ transplantation. This nurse ensures post-operative recovery, manages complications, and supports both patients and families through the transplant process.
Etymology
The word "de transplantatieverpleegkundige" comes from Dutch, combining "transplantatie" meaning 'transplantation' and "verpleegkundige" meaning 'nurse'. The term reflects the nurse’s role in transplant medicine. Did you know? "Verpleegkundige" originally derives from the verb "verplegen," meaning to nurse or care for someone.
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"De transplantatieverpleegkundige" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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