Medisch
Example: De medische specialist onderzoekt de patiënt zorgvuldig in het ziekenhuis.
Definition
"Medisch" describes anything related to medicine, health care, or the practice of diagnosing and treating illnesses. It often refers to professionals, procedures, or conditions connected with the science and art of healing, such as a medical specialist examining a patient in a hospital.
Etymology
The word "medisch" comes from the Latin 'medicus,' meaning 'physician' or 'healer.' This root passed through Old French and Middle Dutch before becoming 'medisch' in modern Dutch, reflecting its connection to medicine and health care. Did you know that the Latin 'medicus' is also the source of the English word 'medical'?
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"Medisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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