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centrum
(cen|trum)
Pronunciation:
/ˈsɛntrəm/
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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