De colorectaal oncoloog
Example: De colorectaal oncoloog bespreekt de behandelopties met de patiënt.
Definition
A "colorectal oncologist" is a medical specialist focused on diagnosing and treating cancers of the colon, rectum, and anus. They work closely with patients to determine the best treatment options for colorectal malignancies, often combining surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
Etymology
The term "colorectal oncologist" combines 'colorectal,' referring to the colon and rectum, with 'oncologist,' derived from Greek 'onkos' meaning mass or tumor and '-logist' meaning specialist. Did you know? The word 'oncology' was first used in the early 19th century to describe the study of tumors.
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"De colorectaal oncoloog" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the colorectal oncologist