Alzheimer

Alzheimer's disease

noun ALTS-hai-mer Rare

Origin: named after Alois Alzheimer

Usage Note

Alzheimer (short for Alzheimerkrankheit) is the most common cause of dementia. Like Parkinson, it is typically used without an article: Sie hat Alzheimer.

Examples

"Die frühe Diagnose von Alzheimer ermöglicht eine bessere Behandlung."

Natural Translation

Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's enables better treatment.

Literal Translation

The early diagnosis of Alzheimer enables a better treatment.

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