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Isthmus
01
istmo, faixa estreita de terra
a narrow piece of land with water on each side that connects two larger areas
Exemplos
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.
O istmo do Panamá serve como uma ponte terrestre crucial que conecta a América do Norte e a América do Sul, facilitando a troca de flora e fauna entre os continentes.
Ancient civilizations often settled along isthmuses for their strategic significance in trade and defense.
As civilizações antigas frequentemente se estabeleciam ao longo de istmos devido à sua importância estratégica no comércio e na defesa.
02
a narrow band of tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure
Exemplos
The thyroid gland is joined by a thin isthmus across the trachea.
The isthmus of the brainstem links the midbrain to the cerebellum.
