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centrum

Syllabification: (cen·trum)
Pronunciation: /ˈsentrəm/
Definition of centrum

noun (plural centrums or centra /-trə/)

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

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin

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