De oculoplastisch chirurg
Example: De oculoplastisch chirurg voert een delicate oogoperatie uit.
Definition
"De oculoplastisch chirurg" refers to a medical specialist who performs delicate surgeries around the eyes, including the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit. This surgeon combines expertise in both ophthalmology and plastic surgery to restore function and appearance in the eye area.
Etymology
The term "de oculoplastisch chirurg" combines Latin and Greek roots: 'oculo' from Latin 'oculus' meaning 'eye', 'plastisch' from Greek 'plastikos' meaning 'to mold or shape', and 'chirurg' from Greek 'cheirourgos' meaning 'hand worker' or 'surgeon'. Did you know? The word 'chirurg' evolved into 'surgeon' in English, emphasizing the hands-on nature of the profession.
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"De oculoplastisch chirurg" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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