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spinnbarkeit

spinnbarkeit

9.9
How easily thick cervical mucus stretches into a thin thread
  • noun
  • Specialized
: spinnbarkeit
  • The spinnbarkeit of cervical mucus increases at ovulation, making it easier for sperm to swim through.

Examples

  • Doctors assess the spinnbarkeit of mucus as part of fertility evaluations.

  • Changes in the spinnbarkeit of cervical secretions can indicate hormonal fluctuations.

  • The doctor tested the spinnbarkeit of the sample.

  • Cervical mucus with high spinnbarkeit indicates ovulation.

  • Changes in the spinnbarkeit of cervical secretions can indicate hormonal fluctuations.

  • Doctors assess the spinnbarkeit of mucus as part of fertility evaluations.

  • Cervical mucus with high spinnbarkeit indicates ovulation.

Antonyms

inextensible
9.8

Does not stretch or become longer

Surface Forms

spinnbarkeit singular
spinnbarkeiten plural

Etymology

The word spinnbarkeit comes from German parts spinnen 'to spin', -bar 'able', and -keit 'quality'. So it literally means 'the ability to be spun', which helps you remember it: it names a liquid, especially cervical mucus, that can be stretched out like a thin thread.