De bekkenchirurg
Example: De bekkenchirurg voerde een ingewikkelde operatie uit.
Definition
"De bekkenchirurg" refers to a medical specialist who performs surgical procedures on the pelvis, including bones, joints, and surrounding tissues. This surgeon handles complex operations related to pelvic injuries, diseases, or deformities to restore function and alleviate pain.
Etymology
The term "de bekkenchirurg" comes from Dutch, where "bekken" means pelvis and "chirurg" means surgeon. It literally translates to 'the pelvis surgeon,' describing a doctor specialized in pelvic surgery. Did you know? The word "chirurg" has roots in the Greek word 'cheirourgos,' meaning 'hand worker,' highlighting the manual skill involved in surgery.
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"De bekkenchirurg" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the pelvic surgeon