De klinisch toxicoloog
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Definition
"De klinisch toxicoloog" refers to a medical specialist who examines and treats patients suffering from poisonings or exposure to toxic substances. This professional applies knowledge of toxicology to diagnose, manage, and prevent harmful effects caused by chemicals, drugs, or environmental toxins.
Etymology
The term "de klinisch toxicoloog" originates from Dutch, combining 'klinisch' meaning clinical, derived from Latin 'clinicus' relating to the bedside or medical practice, and 'toxicoloog,' from Greek 'toxikon' (poison) and 'logos' (study). Did you know? The word 'toxicology' originally referred to the study of poisons used on arrows in ancient times.
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"De klinisch toxicoloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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