De bariatrieverpleegkundige
Example: De bariatrieverpleegkundige begeleidt patiënten na de operatie zorgvuldig.
Definition
A "bariatrieverpleegkundige" is a specialized nurse who provides care and support to patients undergoing bariatric surgery, helping them before, during, and after the procedure to ensure proper recovery and health management.
Etymology
The word "bariatrieverpleegkundige" combines 'bariatrie,' derived from the Greek 'baros' meaning weight and 'iatros' meaning doctor, with the Dutch 'verpleegkundige,' meaning nurse. Together, it literally refers to a nurse specializing in weight-related medical care.
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"De bariatrieverpleegkundige" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the bariatric nurse