Nomen

die Lebensverlängerung

life extension, prolongation of life

Die Forschung arbeitet an der Lebensverlängerung.

Research is working on life extension.

Manche lehnen lebensverlängernde Maßnahmen ab.

Some people refuse life-prolonging measures.

((of sth.)) the question of life extension

((to sth.)) to lead to life extension

die Lebenserwartung (life expectancy)

Composed of 'Leben' (life) and 'Verlängerung' (extension). Literally 'life's extension'.

Visualize extending a measuring tape, but for 'Leben' (life).

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