Het herstel
Example: Na de operatie was het herstel van de patiënt langzaam maar zeker.
Definition
"Het herstel" refers to the process of recovering or healing after an illness, injury, or medical treatment. It involves the gradual return to a normal or improved state of health, as illustrated by the example phrase where a patient’s recovery after surgery is described.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het herstel" originates from the verb 'herstellen,' meaning to repair or restore. It combines 'her-' (again) with 'stellen' (to set or place), reflecting the idea of setting things right again. Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'restore'?
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"Het herstel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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