Speiche

radius (forearm bone)

noun SHPY-khe Rare

Also means

spoke (of a wheel)

Usage Note

Speiche in anatomy refers to the outer forearm bone on the thumb side; the secondary meaning 'wheel spoke' is equally common in everyday German. A Speichenbruch (radius fracture) is the most frequent bone fracture overall, often from catching a fall.

Examples

"Ein Speichenbruch heilt bei jungen Menschen meist schnell."

Natural Translation

A radius fracture usually heals quickly in young people.

Literal Translation

A radius-fracture heals in young people usually quickly.

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