De kinderlongarts
Example: De kinderlongarts onderzoekt kinderen met ademhalingsproblemen zorgvuldig.
Definition
The term "de kinderlongarts" refers to a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats respiratory diseases in children, focusing on lung health and breathing disorders to ensure proper care and management of pediatric patients with such conditions.
Etymology
"De kinderlongarts" is a Dutch compound word combining "kinder" meaning child, "long" meaning lung, and "arts" meaning doctor or physician. It literally translates to 'the children's lung doctor,' clearly indicating a pediatric pulmonologist. Did you know this term paints a very specific image of a doctor dedicated to children's lung health?
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"De kinderlongarts" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the pediatric pulmonologist