isthmus
isth
ˈɪs
is
mus
məs
mēs
British pronunciation
/ˈɪsθməs/
isthmi

Definizione e significato di "isthmus"in inglese

Isthmus
01

istmo

a narrow piece of land with water on each side that connects two larger areas
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isthmus definition and meaning
example
Esempi
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.
L'istmo di Panama funge da cruciale ponte terrestre che collega il Nord e il Sud America, facilitando lo scambio di flora e fauna tra i continenti.
Ancient civilizations often settled along isthmuses for their strategic significance in trade and defense.
Le antiche civiltà spesso si stabilivano lungo gli istmi per la loro importanza strategica nel commercio e nella difesa.
02

a narrow band of tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure

example
Esempi
The thyroid gland is joined by a thin isthmus across the trachea.
The isthmus of the brainstem links the midbrain to the cerebellum.
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