Knochendichte
dieNounbone density
English translations
- 01
bone density
Word details
- German meaning
- Die Knochendichte ist ein Maß für die Masse an Mineralien, insbesondere Kalzium, im Knochengewebe.
- English meaning
- bone density
- Synonym
- Knochenstärke
- German example
- Eine niedrige Knochendichte kann auf Osteoporose hinweisen.
- English example
- Low bone density can indicate osteoporosis.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Knochendichte
- Plural Form
- die Knochendichten
Related words
- Osteoporose
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bone density decreases, leading to an increased risk of fractures.
- Osteosklerose
Osteosclerosis
- Knochenentkalkung
Osteoporosis, also known as bone decalcification, is a disease in which bone density decreases and bones become more fragile.
- Ranelicsäure
ranelic acid
- Knochenmasse
Bone mass
- Osteopenie
Osteopenia
Example sentences with “Knochendichte”
Die Knochendichte nimmt im Alter ab. (Bone density decreases with age.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Knochendichte?
The plural is 'Knochendichten'. It is feminine (die Knochendichte).