vertebra
US /ˈvɝː.t̬ə.brə/
UK /ˈvɜː.tɪ.brə/
名詞
椎骨
each of the series of small bones forming the backbone, having a central opening through which the spinal cord passes, and comprising a body, a arch, and several processes for articulation and muscle attachment.
例:
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The doctor examined the patient's damaged vertebra.
医師は患者の損傷した椎骨を検査した。
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Each vertebra in the spine is separated by an intervertebral disc.
脊椎の各椎骨は椎間板によって隔てられている。