Translation guide
A rare genetic condition causing rapid aging in children. In Japanese, the medical term is used directly, but explanations are common.
Referring to the disease progeria (Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome).
The standard medical term in Japanese, a direct loanword from English. Used in formal and clinical contexts.
プロジェリアは早老症の一種です。
Progeria is a type of premature aging syndrome.
The full medical name, used in academic or detailed medical discussions.
ハッチンソン・ギルフォード・プロジェリア症候群は、LMNA遺伝子の変異によって引き起こされます。
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome is caused by a mutation in the LMNA gene.
Literally 'premature aging syndrome'. A broader term that includes progeria and other similar conditions. Often used in general explanations.
その子は早老症と診断されました。
The child was diagnosed with premature aging syndrome.
A slightly more formal variant, combining the loanword with 'syndrome'.
プロジェリア症候群の患者数は非常に少ないです。
The number of patients with progeria syndrome is very small.