De kindergastro-enteroloog
Example: De kindergastro-enteroloog onderzoekt zieke kinderen met maagproblemen.
Definition
"De kindergastro-enteroloog" refers to a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats digestive system disorders specifically in children. This doctor focuses on illnesses related to the stomach, intestines, liver, and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract in pediatric patients.
Etymology
The word "de kindergastro-enteroloog" is a compound Dutch term combining 'kinder' meaning child, 'gastro' referring to the stomach, and 'enteroloog' derived from 'enterology,' the study of the intestines. It literally means a child gastroenterologist, highlighting the specialized focus on children's digestive health.
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"De kindergastro-enteroloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the pediatric gastroenterologist