De hartaanval
Example: Na de hartaanval moest hij langdurig in het ziekenhuis blijven.
Definition
"De hartaanval" refers to the medical condition known as a heart attack, which occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle. After a heart attack, patients often require extended hospital care and recovery time.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de hartaanval" combines "hart" meaning heart and "aanval" meaning attack. It literally translates as 'heart attack,' describing the sudden onset of heart muscle damage. Did you know? The term reflects the dramatic and urgent nature of the condition, much like an 'attack' on the heart.
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"De hartaanval" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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