De hechting
Example: De hechting van de wond is essentieel voor snel herstel.
Definition
"De hechting" refers to the medical process of stitching or fastening a wound or surgical incision to promote healing and prevent infection. It is essential for ensuring that the edges of a wound stay together to facilitate proper recovery.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de hechting" comes from the verb "hechten," which means to attach or fasten. It originates from the Middle Dutch word "hechten," related to the Old High German "hehhan," meaning to join or bind. Did you know that the term originally described the act of fastening things together, which perfectly fits its medical use today?
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"De hechting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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