This is the 4507th most frequent Spanish word.
alzhéimer
"Alzhéimer" refers to Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
Used as the subject of the sentence describing the nature of the disease.
El alzhéimer es una enfermedad neurodegenerativa.
Alzheimer's is a neurodegenerative disease.
Used as the object of the verb 'diagnosticado' indicating the specific condition diagnosed.
Mi abuelo fue diagnosticado con alzhéimer el año pasado.
My grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer's last year.
Used in a broader context referring to the disease as the area affected by the discussed actions.