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单词 centrum
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Definition of centrum in English:

centrum

nounPlural centrums, Plural centra ˈsɛntrəmˈsentrəm
Anatomy
  • The solid central part of a vertebra, to which the arches and processes are attached.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Many of the vertebrae of the Ada Ophiacodon are represented by isolated centra or neural arches, or a suture clearly defines the boundary between these two elements.
    • On the dorsal side of the centrum is the neural arch, through which the nerve cord or spinal cord passes.
    • In contrast to the cervical vertebral centra, the dorsal centrum is shorter and more mildly opisthocoelous.
    • Nearly all of the vertebrae within this sequence are complete, with the centra and neural arches fused.
    • Although this is a small specimen, fusion of the neural arches to the centra, as well as advanced ossification of the girdle elements indicate that the individual was an adult.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin.

 
 

Definition of centrum in US English:

centrum

nounˈsentrəm
Anatomy
  • The solid central part of a vertebra, to which the arches and processes are attached.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In contrast to the cervical vertebral centra, the dorsal centrum is shorter and more mildly opisthocoelous.
    • Many of the vertebrae of the Ada Ophiacodon are represented by isolated centra or neural arches, or a suture clearly defines the boundary between these two elements.
    • Although this is a small specimen, fusion of the neural arches to the centra, as well as advanced ossification of the girdle elements indicate that the individual was an adult.
    • Nearly all of the vertebrae within this sequence are complete, with the centra and neural arches fused.
    • On the dorsal side of the centrum is the neural arch, through which the nerve cord or spinal cord passes.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin.

 
 
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