Definitions
- 1. cervical vertebra
- 2. the seven cervical vertebrae in the neck of humans and most mammals
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Word relationships
Related words
4 itemsvertebra
general term for vertebrae; 颈椎 specifically refers to cervical vertebrae
thoracic vertebra
thoracic vertebra, the section below the cervical spine
lumbar vertebra (lower backbone)
lumbar vertebra, the lower back
neck
neck; the body part where cervical vertebrae are located
Usage notes
Common mistakes
颈椎 is a formal medical term; in everyday speech, use 脖子 for neck. Saying 我的颈椎疼 (my cervical vertebrae hurt) sounds odd; say 我脖子疼 (my neck hurts).
Example Sentences
1 shown长时间低头看手机会损伤 颈椎 。
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