De revalidatie
Example: Na het ongeluk begon hij met intensieve revalidatie in het ziekenhuis.
Definition
"De revalidatie" refers to the process of medical treatment and therapy aimed at helping a person recover and regain skills or functions lost due to injury, illness, or surgery. It often involves physical, occupational, or psychological support to improve quality of life.
Etymology
The word "de revalidatie" comes from the Latin root 'valere,' meaning to be strong or healthy, combined with the prefix 're-' implying again. It literally means 'to become healthy again.' The term entered Dutch medical language to describe recovery processes after health setbacks.
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"De revalidatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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