die Sarkopenie
Translation
sarcopenia
Examples
Sarkopenie ist der altersbedingte Muskelabbau.
Sarcopenia is age-related muscle loss.
Training kann Sarkopenie entgegenwirken.
Exercise can counteract sarcopenia.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from ((sth.)) Er leidet an Sarkopenie.
to have ((sth.)) Der Patient hat Sarkopenie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Muskelschwund, Muskelabbau (muscle wasting)
Etymology
From Greek 'sarx' (flesh) + 'penia' (poverty, lack).
Memory Tips
Think of 'sarco' like sarcophagus (flesh-eater) and 'penia' like penalty or poverty, indicating a lack of flesh/muscle.