mamma / mama
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mamma
The medical and biological technical term for the female breast or the mammary gland in mammals.
Ein Karzinom der Mamma ist die häufigste Krebserkrankung bei Frauen.
A carcinoma of the mamma is the most common cancer in women.
mama
An outdated or childlike form of address or term for one's mother. Today, the form 'Mama' is commonly used in German.
In dem alten Tagebuch schrieb sie über ihre liebe Mamma und ihre Sorgen.
In the old diary, she wrote about her dear mama and her worries.
The context clearly determines the meaning. In a medical or biological text, 'Mamma' (mamma) refers to the mammary gland. In old literature or historical letters, it can mean 'Mutter' (mother).
Die Ärztin erklärte die Ergebnisse der Untersuchung der Mamma.
The doctor explained the results of the examination of the mamma.
In modern language, 'Mamma' (mamma) is almost exclusively a medical technical term. A very common use is the compound 'das Mamma-Karzinom' (breast cancer).
Zur Vorsorge wird eine regelmäßige Untersuchung der Mamma empfohlen.
A regular examination of the mamma is recommended for preventive care.
The use of 'Mamma' (mama) for 'Mutter' (mother) is very outdated today. You will find it almost only in texts written more than 100 years ago, or when a historical style is being imitated.
„Ach, Mamma, dürfte ich heute Abend länger aufbleiben?“, fragte das Mädchen im alten Kinderbuch.
'Oh, Mama, may I stay up longer this evening?' asked the girl in the old children's book.
chest / breast
Brust and Mamma can refer to the same female breast or mammary gland. Brust is part of everyday language and can also refer to the outer body region; Mamma is the medical and biological technical term for the organ. In conversation, Brust is the usual choice; in a medical report, Mamma is more likely.
Im Bericht vermerkte die Ärztin eine Untersuchung der rechten Mamma.
In the report, the doctor noted an examination of the patient's right breast.
Die Ärztin fragte, ob die Patientin Schmerzen in der rechten Brust habe.
The doctor asked whether the patient had pain in her right breast.
