This is the 4495th most frequent Dutch word.
coombs
The Dutch word "coombs" does not exist; it may be a misspelling or confusion with another term.
In this sentence, 'Coombs' refers to the Coombs test, a medical test used to detect antibodies that act against the surface of red blood cells.
De dokter voerde een Coombs-test uit om de aanwezigheid van antilichamen te controleren.
The doctor performed a Coombs test to check for the presence of antibodies.
Here, 'Coombs' is used to refer to a specific type of reaction related to immunology.
Tijdens de biologieklas hebben we geleerd over de Coombs-reactie en hoe het immuunsysteem werkt.
During biology class, we learned about the Coombs reaction and how the immune system works.
In this context, 'Coombs' is referencing the person who discovered or is prominently linked to the procedures or findings in hematology.