Pikogramm

picogram (one trillionth of a gram)

noun PEE-koh-gram Rare

Usage Note

Pikogramm (Abkürzung pg) kommt vor allem in der Biochemie und Labordiagnostik vor, etwa bei Hormonmessungen oder DNA-Quantifizierungen.

Examples

"Der Testosteron-Spiegel wird in Pikogramm pro Milliliter gemessen."

Natural Translation

The testosterone level is measured in picograms per millilitre.

Literal Translation

The testosterone level is measured in picograms per millilitre.

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