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rachis

/ˈɹeɪkɪs/

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noun

Columna vertebral

The spinal column, or the vertebrae of the spine.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's rachis to see if there were any problems with their spine. "

El médico examinó la columna vertebral del paciente para ver si había algún problema con su columna.

anatomy body medicine physiology organism biology science

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Eje, raquis

An anatomical shaft or axis in a marine invertebrate.

Examples :

"The brittle starfish's rachis, running down the center of its arm, provides structural support. "

El eje de la estrella de mar frágil, que recorre el centro de su brazo, proporciona soporte estructural.

anatomy organism animal biology

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Raquis

The central shaft of a feather.

Examples :

"The feather's rachis provided a strong, central support for the barbs, making it ideal for flight. "

El raquis de la pluma proporcionaba un soporte central fuerte para las barbas, haciéndola ideal para el vuelo.

anatomy bird biology part organism

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Raquis

The main shaft of either a compound leaf, head of grain, or fern frond.

Examples :

"The rachis of the fern frond supported many delicate leaflets. "

El raquis de la fronda del helecho sostenía muchas hojuelas delicadas.

biology plant part structure