Het ontslag
Example: De dokter gaf het ontslag na een succesvolle behandeling.
Definition
"Het ontslag" in a medical context refers to the formal release or discharge of a patient from a hospital or medical care after a successful treatment, indicating that the patient is deemed healthy enough to leave the healthcare facility.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het ontslag" comes from the verb 'ontslaan,' meaning to release or dismiss. Originally, it referred to the act of letting someone go, like an employee. In medicine, it evolved to signify the release of a patient from care. Did you know? The word shares roots with English 'dismiss,' both implying a form of release.
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"Het ontslag" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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