Dutch language
Dutch Language Medical Dictionary
Dutch language (Nederlands) is a West Germanic language spoken by about 24 million people as a first language and 5 million people as a second language, constituting the majority of people in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Pronunciation
In IPA: /ˈdʌtʃ/
Etymology
The term "Dutch" comes from the Old Dutch word "diutisc", which means "of the people".
Related Terms
- Flemish: A variety of the Dutch language spoken in Belgium.
- Afrikaans: A West Germanic language spoken in South Africa, Namibia and, to a lesser extent, Botswana and Zimbabwe. It evolved from the Dutch vernacular of South Holland.
Medical Terms in Dutch Language
Ziekenhuis (Hospital in English): A health care institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment.
Dokter (Doctor in English): A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
Geneeskunde (Medicine in English): The science and practice of establishing the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Apotheek (Pharmacy in English): A place where drugs are sold; a drugstore.
Verpleegkundige (Nurse in English): A healthcare professional who is engaged in the practice of nursing.
Chirurgie (Surgery in English): A medical or surgical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a person to investigate or treat a pathological condition such as a disease or injury, to help improve bodily function or appearance or to repair unwanted ruptured areas.
Psychiatrie (Psychiatry in English): The medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders.
Tandheelkunde (Dentistry in English): A branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity.
Oogheelkunde (Ophthalmology in English): A branch of medicine and surgery which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
Kinderarts (Pediatrician in English): A medical doctor who manages the health of your child, including physical, behavior, and mental health issues.
Gynaecologie (Gynecology in English): The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dutch language
- Wikipedia's article - Dutch language
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