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How do you spell Alzheimer?

Correct spelling

alzheimer

Remember the German doctor: ALZ-HEI-MER with 'zh' sound and 'ei' spelling.

Why is alzheimer spelled this way?

Named after Alois Alzheimer, the German psychiatrist who first described it in 1906. The 'zh' in the middle and the 'ei' vowel pair reflect German spelling conventions.

Common misspellings of alzheimer

altzheimeralzheimersalzhiemeralzimer

Example

Early diagnosis of Alzheimer disease can help families plan for the future.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell alzheimer?+
The correct spelling is "alzheimer". Remember the German doctor: ALZ-HEI-MER with 'zh' sound and 'ei' spelling.
Is it altzheimer or alzheimer?+
The correct spelling is "alzheimer", not "altzheimer".

Other commonly misspelled words

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