De anesthesieverpleegkundige
Example: De anesthesieverpleegkundige bereidde de patiënt zorgvuldig voor op de operatie.
Definition
"De anesthesieverpleegkundige" refers to a nurse specialized in anesthesia who prepares and monitors patients before, during, and after surgical procedures to ensure their safety and comfort while under anesthesia.
Etymology
The word "de anesthesieverpleegkundige" originates from the Dutch terms "anesthesie" meaning anesthesia, and "verpleegkundige" meaning nurse. It combines these to describe a nurse responsible for anesthesia care. "Anesthesie" itself comes from Greek roots meaning 'without sensation'.
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"De anesthesieverpleegkundige" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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