No. 9,236 in German
makuladegeneration
Makuladegeneration: Degeneration of the macula, leading to vision loss or impairment.
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Die Makuladegeneration ist eine der häufigsten Ursachen für Sehbehinderung bei älteren Menschen.
Macular degeneration is one of the most common causes of visual impairment in older adults.
Explanation: Here, "Makuladegeneration" is used as a medical term referring to a condition that affects vision, making the sentence a statement of fact.
Die Ärztin erklärte ihm, dass seine Makuladegeneration in einem frühen Stadium entdeckt wurde.
The doctor explained to him that his macular degeneration was discovered at an early stage.
Explanation: In this sentence, "Makuladegeneration" describes a diagnosis made by a medical professional, focusing on the patient context.
Zur Behandlung der Makuladegeneration stehen mehrere Therapieoptionen zur Verfügung.
Several therapy options are available for treating macular degeneration.
Explanation: Here, "Makuladegeneration" refers to the condition being treated, highlighting approaches to addressing the issue.
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