Darmkrebs

colorectal cancer

noun DARM-krebs Rare

Also means

bowel cancer

Usage Note

Darmkrebs is one of the most common cancers in Germany and refers to cancer of the colon or rectum. Regular colonoscopy (Darmspiegelung) is recommended from age 50 as prevention. Early detection dramatically improves prognosis.

Examples

"Ab 50 Jahren hat man in Deutschland Anspruch auf eine kostenlose Darmkrebsvorsorge."

Natural Translation

From the age of 50 in Germany you are entitled to free bowel cancer screening.

Literal Translation

From 50 years has one in Germany entitlement to a free bowel cancer prevention.

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