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Spine
01
columna vertebral
the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body
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The x-ray revealed a curvature in the spine, indicating a case of scoliosis.
La radiografía reveló una curvatura en la columna vertebral, lo que indica un caso de escoliosis.
02
a small, sharp-pointed tip on a plant, such as a leaf or stem, resembling a spike
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The plant 's spines make it difficult to handle.
03
espina
a sharp, rigid projection or appendage on an animal, such as a porcupine quill, a bony ridge, or a fin ray
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The lizard raised its spines in defense.
04
lomo
the outer edge or binding of a book that encloses the inner pages and faces outward when shelved
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Decorative lettering adorned the spine of the volume.
05
a sharp, pointed projection or protuberance
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Certain minerals form natural crystalline spines.
06
coraje, firmeza de carácter
inner strength, moral courage, or the ability to stand up for oneself
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He needed some spine to challenge the client's unreasonable demands.
Necesitaba algo de valor para desafiar las demandas irrazonables del cliente.
Árbol Léxico
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