Elastic Modulus

**Definition:** Numerical expression indicating the measure of stiffness in a material. It is defined by the ratio of stress in a unit area of substance to the resulting deformation (strain). This allows the behavior of a material under load (such as bone) to be calculated.

**Tree numbers:** - G01.374.590.605

**Synonyms:** - Modulus of Elasticity - Young's Modulus - Young Modulus