vertebra
US /ˈvɝː.t̬ə.brə/
UK /ˈvɜː.tɪ.brə/
명사
척추뼈
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.
예시:
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The doctor examined the patient's damaged vertebra.
의사는 환자의 손상된 척추뼈를 검사했다.
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Each vertebra in the spine is separated by an intervertebral disc.
척추의 각 척추뼈는 추간판에 의해 분리되어 있다.