De breuk
Example: De breuk in zijn arm geneest langzaam na het ongeluk.
Definition
"De breuk" refers to a fracture or break in a bone, commonly used in medical contexts to describe a situation where the continuity of the bone is interrupted, often causing pain and requiring treatment to heal properly.
Etymology
The term "de breuk" originates from the Dutch word 'breuk', which means a break or fracture. It comes from the Middle Dutch 'breuke' related to breaking or splitting. Did you know? The word is closely related to the English word 'break', sharing the same Germanic roots.
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"De breuk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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