Blasenentzündung

cystitis, bladder infection

noun BLAH-zen-ent-tsuen-doong Rare

Usage Note

Blasenentzündung is the very common lay and medical term for a urinary tract infection affecting the bladder. It affects women far more often than men; symptoms include burning urination and frequent urge to urinate.

Examples

"Sie litt schon seit zwei Tagen an einer Blasenentzündung und ging endlich zum Arzt."

Natural Translation

She had been suffering from a bladder infection for two days and finally went to the doctor.

Literal Translation

She had already suffered for two days from a bladder-inflammation and finally went to the doctor.

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