De geriatrisch psychiater
Example: De geriatrisch psychiater helpt ouderen met geheugenproblemen.
Definition
"De geriatrisch psychiater" refers to a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats mental health disorders in elderly patients, focusing on issues such as dementia, depression, and anxiety that commonly affect older adults.
Etymology
The term "de geriatrisch psychiater" combines the Dutch article 'de' meaning 'the', with 'geriatrisch' derived from Greek 'geras' meaning 'old age', and 'psychiater' from Greek 'psyche' meaning 'mind' and 'iatros' meaning 'doctor'. Did you know? This word highlights a specialized medical field dedicated to the mental well-being of the elderly.
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"De geriatrisch psychiater" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the geriatric psychiatrist