De neuro-oncoloog
Example: De neuro-oncoloog bespreekt de behandelingsopties met de patiënt.
Definition
The term "de neuro-oncoloog" refers to a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats cancers of the nervous system, including brain tumors. This specialist combines knowledge of neurology and oncology to provide comprehensive care for patients with neurological cancers.
Etymology
The word "de neuro-oncoloog" is a compound of the Dutch words 'neuro,' relating to nerves or the nervous system, and 'oncoloog,' meaning oncologist, a cancer specialist. Together, it reflects a doctor specialized in neurological cancers. Did you know that the fusion of these fields arose as cancer treatment became more specialized?
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"De neuro-oncoloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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