De kalmering
Example: De kalmering van de patiënt verliep langzaam maar zeker.
Definition
"De kalmering" refers to the process of calming or soothing a patient, especially in a medical context, where the patient's agitation or distress is gradually reduced to achieve a state of tranquility or reduced anxiety.
Etymology
"De kalmering" comes from the Dutch verb "kalmeren," which means to calm or soothe. The root originates from the word "kalm," borrowed from Germanic languages, meaning calm or peaceful. Did you know? The concept of calming has been central in medicine for centuries, reflecting the importance of mental and emotional peace in healing.
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"De kalmering" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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