die Begleiterkrankungen
Translation
concomitant diseases, comorbidities
Examples
Diabetes hat oft Begleiterkrankungen.
Diabetes often has concomitant diseases.
Der Arzt behandelt die Begleiterkrankungen des Patienten.
The doctor treats the patient's comorbidities.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((sth.)) to have (comorbidities) Viele ältere Patienten haben Begleiterkrankungen.
to suffer from ((sth.)) to suffer from (comorbidities) Er leidet an mehreren Begleiterkrankungen.
Similar Words
Komorbiditäten (comorbidities), Nebenerkrankungen (secondary illnesses)
Etymology
From 'Begleit-' (accompanying) + 'Erkrankungen' (illnesses). Literally 'accompanying illnesses'.
Memory Tips
Think of an illness that is a 'companion' (Begleiter) to the primary one.