vertebra
US /ˈvɝː.t̬ə.brə/
UK /ˈvɜː.tɪ.brə/
名词
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.
示例:
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The doctor examined the patient's damaged vertebra.
医生检查了病人受损的椎骨。
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Each vertebra in the spine is separated by an intervertebral disc.
脊柱中的每个椎骨都由椎间盘隔开。