die Krebszelle
cancer cell
A cell in the body that multiplies uncontrollably and can form a malignant tumor.
EXAMPLE
Die Untersuchung zeigte mehrere Krebszellen im Gewebe.
The examination showed several cancer cells in the tissue.
die Krebszelle
cancer cell
die Krebszelle, die Krebszellen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Krebszelle, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Krebszellen |
| genitive | der Krebszelle |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Krebszelle | die Krebszellen |
| accusative | die Krebszelle | die Krebszellen |
| dative | der Krebszelle | den Krebszellen |
| genitive | der Krebszelle | der Krebszellen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Krebszelle' (cancer cell) is made up of 'Krebs' (cancer) and 'Zelle' (cell). The base word 'Zelle' shows that it refers to a single body cell in connection with cancer.
EXAMPLE
Unter dem Mikroskop waren die Krebszellen deutlich zu erkennen.
The cancer cells were clearly visible under the microscope.
Typical collocations
In medical texts, 'Krebszelle' (cancer cell) frequently appears with verbs such as 'nachweisen' (to detect), 'untersuchen' (to examine), 'zerstören' (to destroy), and 'sich teilen' (to divide). These combinations describe examinations or processes in the body.
EXAMPLE
Die Behandlung soll möglichst viele Krebszellen zerstören.
The treatment is intended to destroy as many cancer cells as possible.
Technical context
'Krebszelle' (cancer cell) mainly belongs to medical and scientific terminology. The word therefore often appears in medical reports, conversations with doctors, and texts about tumor diseases.
EXAMPLE
Im Befund wurde beschrieben, wie sich die Krebszellen im Gewebe ausbreiten.
The report described how the cancer cells spread through the tissue.
In real life
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