De patiënt
Example: De patiënt wachtte geduldig op de uitslag van het onderzoek.
Definition
"De patiënt" refers to a person who is receiving medical care or treatment, often in a hospital or clinic. In the sentence, the patient waited patiently for the result of the examination, indicating their role as someone under medical observation or care.
Etymology
The word "de patiënt" comes from the Latin 'patiens,' meaning 'suffering' or 'enduring,' which is derived from 'patior,' to suffer or endure. Did you know? The term originally emphasized the endurance or suffering aspect of a person receiving medical treatment.
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"De patiënt" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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