Krebsvorsorge

cancer screening, cancer prevention check-up

noun KRAIPS-for-zor-ge Rare

Usage Note

Krebsvorsorge refers to the statutory cancer screening programme in Germany. It includes Darmspiegelung, Mammografie, Abstrich and other tests depending on age and sex.

Examples

"Die Krebsvorsorge für Frauen ab 30 umfasst unter anderem den gynäkologischen Abstrich."

Natural Translation

Cancer screening for women from age 30 includes, among other things, the gynaecological smear.

Literal Translation

The cancer screening for women from 30 includes among other things the gynaecological smear.

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