De preventie
Example: Preventie is belangrijk om ziektes vroeg te voorkomen.
Definition
"De preventie" refers to the actions or measures taken to stop diseases or health problems from occurring or worsening. It involves early interventions aimed at maintaining health and avoiding the onset of illness, as in the phrase, 'Preventie is belangrijk om ziektes vroeg te voorkomen.'
Etymology
The word "de preventie" comes from the Latin verb 'praevenire,' meaning 'to come before.' It entered Dutch through French and refers to the concept of anticipating and stopping something, especially diseases, before they happen. Did you know? The root emphasizes acting ahead of time to avoid problems.
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"De preventie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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