De endocrien oncoloog
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Definition
"De endocrien oncoloog" refers to a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats cancers related to the endocrine system, which includes glands that produce hormones. This specialist focuses on tumors affecting hormone-producing organs such as the thyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas.
Etymology
The term "de endocrien oncoloog" combines Dutch words where "endocrien" relates to the endocrine system, derived from Greek 'endon' meaning 'within' and 'krinein' meaning 'to separate or secrete.' "Oncoloog" stems from 'onkologie,' the study of tumors, itself originating from Greek 'onkos' meaning 'mass or tumor,' and '-logy,' meaning 'study of.' Did you know that the word 'oncology' was first used in the early 19th century to describe the study of tumors?
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"De endocrien oncoloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the endocrine oncologist