De preventieve zorg
Example: Preventieve zorg helpt ziektes voorkomen en gezond te blijven.
Definition
"De preventieve zorg" refers to healthcare practices aimed at preventing diseases and promoting health to avoid the onset of illness. It includes measures such as vaccinations, screenings, and lifestyle advice to maintain well-being and reduce health risks.
Etymology
The term "de preventieve zorg" comes from Dutch, where "preventieve" stems from the Latin word 'praeventivus,' meaning 'to anticipate' or 'to prevent.' "Zorg" means 'care' in Dutch. Together, they describe care focused on prevention rather than treatment.
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"De preventieve zorg" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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