der Prostatakrebs
Translation
prostate cancer
Examples
Die Früherkennung von Prostatakrebs ist wichtig.
Early detection of prostate cancer is important.
Er wird wegen Prostatakrebs behandelt.
He is being treated for prostate cancer.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from prostate cancer ((an+3)) to suffer from prostate cancer He suffers from prostate cancer.
Similar Words
Lungenkrebs (lung cancer), Brustkrebs (breast cancer)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Prostata' (prostate) and 'Krebs' (cancer). 'Krebs' literally means 'crab'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Prostata' (prostate) + 'Krebs' (cancer). 'Krebs' is the general German word for cancer.