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Isthmus
01
istmo
a narrow piece of land with water on each side that connects two larger areas
Ejemplos
The Isthmus of Panama serves as a crucial land bridge connecting North and South America, facilitating the exchange of flora and fauna between the continents.
El istmo de Panamá sirve como un puente terrestre crucial que conecta América del Norte y América del Sur, facilitando el intercambio de flora y fauna entre los continentes.
Ancient civilizations often settled along isthmuses for their strategic significance in trade and defense.
Las civilizaciones antiguas a menudo se establecían a lo largo de los istmos por su importancia estratégica en el comercio y la defensa.
02
a narrow band of tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure
Ejemplos
The thyroid gland is joined by a thin isthmus across the trachea.
The isthmus of the brainstem links the midbrain to the cerebellum.
