De kliniek
Example: De kliniek biedt gespecialiseerde zorg voor patiënten met chronische ziekten.
Definition
"De kliniek" refers to a medical facility or specialized healthcare center that offers treatments and care for patients, often focusing on specific illnesses or conditions such as chronic diseases, providing outpatient or sometimes inpatient services.
Etymology
The word "de kliniek" comes from the Greek word 'kline,' meaning 'bed,' which passed into Latin as 'clinicus,' referring to a patient confined to bed. Over time, it evolved into 'clinic' in modern languages, denoting a place where patients receive medical care.
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"De kliniek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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