De koorts
Example: De koorts steeg snel na de infectie met het virus.
Definition
"De koorts" refers to an elevated body temperature that is usually a symptom of infection or illness. It indicates the body's immune response to fight off pathogens, often causing discomfort and sweating. For example, in the phrase, "De koorts steeg snel na de infectie met het virus," it means the fever rapidly increased after the viral infection.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de koorts" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'coorts,' which in turn comes from the Old High German 'chorst' meaning fever or heat. Did you know? The term is related to the English word 'curse,' reflecting an old belief that fever was a kind of curse or punishment.
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"De koorts" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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