erbkrank
hereditarily ill; suffering from a genetic disease
English translations
- 01
hereditary disease
- 02
genetic disease
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Krankheit, die durch genetische Veranlagung von den Eltern auf die Kinder übertragen wird.
- English meaning
- Hereditary, genetic
- Synonym
- genetisch bedingt
- German example
- Mukoviszidose ist eine schwere, erbliche Krankheit.
- English example
- Cystic fibrosis is a severe, hereditary disease.
Related words
- Erbkrankheit
Hereditary disease
- Genetiker
A geneticist is a scientist who studies genetics, the science of heredity and genes.
- Inzucht
Inbreeding refers to the mating of genetically closely related individuals, which can lead to an increased probability of hereditary diseases.
Example sentences with “erbkrank”
Die Familie ist erbkrank. (The family suffers from a hereditary disease.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the noun for 'erbkrank'?
The noun is 'Erbkrankheit' (hereditary disease).