đốt sống

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The Vietnamese word "đốt sống" refers to a "vertebra," which is one of the small bones that make up the spine (or backbone) in the human body. The spine is important because it supports the body and protects the spinal cord, which is essential for sending signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Usage Instructions:

• "Đốt sống" is commonly used in medical contexts when discussing the spine or back injuries, conditions, or anatomy.
• It can also be used in a general conversation when talking about health or physical fitness.

Example:

• "Tôi bị đau ở đốt sống lưng." (I have pain in my lower vertebrae.)
• "Bác sĩ đã chẩn đoán tôi bị thoát vị đĩa đệm ở đốt sống cổ." (The doctor diagnosed me with a herniated disc in my cervical vertebra.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced discussions, "đốt sống" might be used in terms like: - "Đốt sống cổ" (cervical vertebra) — referring to the vertebrae in the neck. - "Đốt sống lưng" (thoracic/lumbar vertebra) — referring to the vertebrae in the upper or lower back.

Word Variants:

• "Đốt sống cổ" (cervical vertebra)
• "Đốt sống ngực" (thoracic vertebra)
• "Đốt sống thắt lưng" (lumbar vertebra)
• "Đĩa đệm" (intervertebral disc) — the cushion between vertebrae.

Different Meanings:

While "đốt sống" specifically means "vertebra," it can also refer to the general structure of the spine in discussions about anatomy or health. There are no widely recognized different meanings in other contexts.

Synonyms:

• "Xương sống" (spine) — although this translates directly to "spine," it encompasses all the vertebrae and is used in a broader sense.
• "Cột sống" (spinal column) — another term for the spine, including all vertebrae.

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1. Vertebra