De angst
Example: De angst voor ziekenhuizen kan het herstelproces vertragen.
Definition
"De angst" refers to the feeling of fear or apprehension often experienced in medical contexts, such as fear of hospitals or illness. It can influence a patient's recovery by causing stress or avoidance behaviors, thereby impacting overall health outcomes.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de angst" comes from the Old High German word 'angust,' meaning tightness or distress, which relates to the physical sensations of fear. Did you know that "angst" has become a loanword in English, often used to describe deep emotional anxiety?
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"De angst" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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