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.

单词	centrum
释义	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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