Erbkrankheit

dieNoun

hereditary disease

English translations

01
hereditary disease
02
genetic disease

Word details

German meaning: Eine Krankheit, die durch genetische Defekte von den Eltern an die Nachkommen vererbt wird.
English meaning: Hereditary disease
Synonym: genetische Krankheit
German example: Mukoviszidose ist eine bekannte Erbkrankheit.
English example: Cystic fibrosis is a well-known hereditary disease.
Type: Noun
Article: die
Singular Form: die Erbkrankheit
Plural Form: die Erbkrankheiten

Inzucht
Inbreeding refers to the mating of genetically closely related individuals, which can lead to an increased probability of hereditary diseases.
Genetiker
A geneticist is a scientist who studies genetics, the science of heredity and genes.

Example sentences with “Erbkrankheit”

Die Erbkrankheit wurde früh erkannt. (The hereditary disease was detected early.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of Erbkrankheit?

The plural is 'Erbkrankheiten'. It is feminine (die).