Centrums

/ˈsentrəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of centrum; multiple vertebral bodies or central structures.

Etymology

Simple plural of Latin 'centrum' formed by adding '-s', used in anatomical and scientific contexts.

Kelly Says

When doctors look at X-rays of your spine, they're examining all the individual 'centrums' stacked like building blocks—if one gets damaged, it can affect how your entire backbone works.

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