French translation of tabes is 
tabes

Meaning of "tabes" in English

"Tabes" is a medical term referring to a progressive, degenerative condition characterized by the wasting away or deterioration of tissues or bodily functions, often due to a lack of nourishment or advanced disease. It is commonly associated with "tabes dorsalis," a late manifestation of untreated syphilis affecting the spinal cord. Symptoms may include muscle weakness, loss of coordination, and sensory disturbances. The condition primarily impacts the central nervous system, leading to severe neurological deficits if not properly addressed.

Meaning of "tabes" in French

In French, "tabes" retains a similar medical connotation as in English and refers to a degenerative disease most notably associated with "tabès dorsale," a neurological condition stemming from untreated syphilis. It involves the gradual degeneration and weakening of bodily tissues, most commonly affecting the spinal cord, leading to a variety of neurological symptoms. This term is employed in medical contexts to describe a condition of progressive deterioration linked to specific diseases.

Pronunciation of "tabes" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈteɪˌbiːz/

The pronunciation of "tabes" in English typically follows this transcription, with emphasis on the first syllable. There are no significantly noted dialectical or regional variations regarding the pronunciation of this medical term.

Pronunciation of "tabes" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /tab/

In French, "tabes" is pronounced as it is spelled, with a soft ending that aligns with typical French phonetics. There are no major dialectical variations in the pronunciation within French-speaking regions.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The patient was diagnosed with tabes dorsalis due to untreated syphilis.
   (Le patient a été diagnostiqué avec un tabès dorsal à cause d'une syphilis non traitée.)

2. Tabes can lead to severe coordination issues and muscle weakness.
   (Le tabès peut entraîner de graves problèmes de coordination et une faiblesse musculaire.)

3. Early treatment can prevent the progression of tabes.
   (Un traitement précoce peut prévenir la progression du tabès.)

4. Neurologists often study the effects of tabes on the spinal cord.
   (Les neurologues étudient souvent les effets du tabès sur la moelle épinière.)

5. The symptoms of tabes include sensory disturbances and pain.
   (Les symptômes du tabès incluent des troubles sensoriels et de la douleur.)

6. Tabes is more prevalent in the absence of proper healthcare.
   (Le tabès est plus répandu en l'absence de soins de santé appropriés.)

7. Researchers are working on new treatments for tabes.
   (Les chercheurs travaillent sur de nouveaux traitements pour le tabès.)

8. Tabes may result from a lack of nourishment in the affected tissues.
   (Le tabès peut résulter d'un manque de nourriture dans les tissus affectés.)

9. The degeneration seen in tabes is irreversible without intervention.
   (La dégénérescence observée dans le tabès est irréversible sans intervention.)

10. Patients with tabes require extensive rehabilitation.
    (Les patients atteints de tabès nécessitent une réhabilitation extensive.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "tabes" in English

Synonyms: degeneration, atrophy, wasting, decline, weakening, decay, deterioration, emaciation, debilitation, enfeebling

Antonyms: regeneration, growth, strengthening, development, repair, renewal, improvement, fortification, invigoration, rebuilding

Similar Words: spondylosis, myelopathy, neuropathy, paralysis, infirmity, dysplasia, decay, erosion, impairment, collapse

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "tabes" in French

Synonyms: dégénérescence, atrophie, dépérissement, affaiblissement, dégradation, déchéance, délabrement, érosion, défaillance, décrépitude

Antonyms: régénération, croissance, renforcement, développement, réparation, renouvellement, amélioration, fortification, rétablissement, amélioration

Similar Words: myélopathie, neuropathie, paralysie, infirmité, dysplasie, carence, érosion, détérioration, spondylose, incapacité

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