De bacteriën
Example: De bacteriën in de wond kunnen infecties veroorzaken.
Definition
"De bacteriën" refers to bacteria, which are microscopic single-celled organisms that can be found everywhere and may cause infections, especially when present in wounds, as in the example phrase where bacteria in a wound can lead to infections.
Etymology
The word "de bacteriën" comes from the Dutch term for 'bacteria,' which itself originates from the Greek word 'bakterion,' meaning 'small staff or rod,' due to their rod-like shape observed under early microscopes. Did you know that the term was first used in the 19th century when microscopy began to reveal these tiny organisms?
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"De bacteriën" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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