Mukoviszidose
/ˌmuːkovɪstsiˈdoːzə/feminine
In German, cystic fibrosis is called Mukoviszidose.
The term refers to the medical condition known as cystic fibrosis.
Meaning: medical condition (noun)
Which one should you use?
Mukoviszidose is the more common term used by both medical professionals and patients in Germany, whereas zystische Fibrose is the more formal, international medical nomenclature.
How does it change in a sentence?
Mukoviszidose is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌmuːkovɪstsiˈdoːzə/
Did you know?
- The German word schleimig describes the 'sticky' mucus of the condition, but it is also used as a slang term for someone who is 'slimy' or insincere.
- In German medical literature, the term Mukoviszidose is sometimes shortened to Muko in casual patient communities and support groups.
- While English speakers use the word 'fibrosis' to denote scarring, the German term Mukoviszidose focuses entirely on the viscosity of the secretions. This shifts the linguistic focus from the organ damage to the symptom itself.
Examples in context
- Ich habe vor Kurzem von zystischer Fibrose gehört.I recently heard about cystic fibrosis.
- Die Mukoviszidose ist eine genetische Erkrankung.Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease.
- Er leidet an Mukoviszidose.He suffers from cystic fibrosis.
- Es gibt neue Therapien gegen Mukoviszidose.There are new therapies against cystic fibrosis.
Example conversation
Two medical students are discussing a case study.
- MaximilianWas ist die Hauptursache für Mukoviszidose?What is the main cause of cystic fibrosis?
- HannahEs ist ein Defekt in einem Gen.It is a defect in a gene.
- MaximilianWie beeinflusst Mukoviszidose die Lunge?How does cystic fibrosis affect the lungs?
- HannahEs bildet sich dort zäher Schleim.Thick mucus forms there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cystic fibrosis” translations and entries Mukoviszidose, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
