De besmettelijke
Example: De besmettelijke ziekte verspreidt zich snel onder kinderen.
Definition
"De besmettelijke" refers to an infectious disease or agent that is capable of spreading from one individual to another, often causing illness. In the context of medicine, it describes conditions that are easily transmitted, such as viruses or bacteria that pass through contact or droplets.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de besmettelijke" comes from the verb 'besmetten,' meaning 'to infect or contaminate.' It derives from Middle Dutch 'besmetten,' related to the idea of spreading or staining. Did you know? The root word is connected to the concept of 'smearing' or 'polluting,' which perfectly fits the idea of infection spreading.
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"De besmettelijke" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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