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Nachsorge

aftercare, follow-up care

noun NAHKH-zor-geh Rare
Body & Health Medicine

Usage Note

Nachsorge is the ongoing medical care and monitoring after treatment, surgery, or cancer therapy to prevent relapse or detect complications early. Krebsnachsorge (cancer follow-up) involves regular check-ups over several years.

Examples

"Die Nachsorge nach der Tumor-OP umfasste halbjährliche Kontrolluntersuchungen."

Natural Translation

The aftercare following the tumour operation included half-yearly check-up examinations.

Literal Translation

The aftercare after the tumour operation included half-yearly check-examinations.

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