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Isthmus
01
перешеек
a narrow piece of land with water on each side that connects two larger areas
Примеры
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.
Перешеек Панамы служит важным сухопутным мостом, соединяющим Северную и Южную Америку, способствуя обмену флорой и фауной между континентами.
Ancient civilizations often settled along isthmuses for their strategic significance in trade and defense.
Древние цивилизации часто селились вдоль перешейков из-за их стратегического значения в торговле и обороне.
02
a narrow band of tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure
Примеры
The thyroid gland is joined by a thin isthmus across the trachea.
The isthmus of the brainstem links the midbrain to the cerebellum.
