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词汇 odontoid
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Definition of odontoid in English:

odontoid

(also odontoid process)
noun ə(ʊ)ˈdɒntɔɪdˌōˈdän(t)oid
Anatomy
  • A projection from the second cervical vertebra (axis) on which the first (atlas) can pivot.

    〔剖〕(枢椎)齿突

    as modifier the anterior odontoid joint

    前位齿突关节。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The axis possesses an ovate odontoid process for articulation with the preceding atlas.
    • Some months ago a less than dramatic surfing accident left me with an odontoid fracture and an abrupt suspension of my life as a research paediatrician in the Gambia.
    • One of the serious complications of RA result from involvement of the synovium around the odontoid process.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek odontoeidēs, from odous, odont- 'tooth' + eidos 'form'.

Definition of odontoid in US English:

odontoid

(also odontoid process)
nounˌōˈdän(t)oid
Anatomy
  • A toothlike projection from the second cervical vertebra on which the first vertebra pivots.

    〔剖〕(枢椎)齿突

    as modifier the anterior odontoid joint

    前位齿突关节。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Some months ago a less than dramatic surfing accident left me with an odontoid fracture and an abrupt suspension of my life as a research paediatrician in the Gambia.
    • The axis possesses an ovate odontoid process for articulation with the preceding atlas.
    • One of the serious complications of RA result from involvement of the synovium around the odontoid process.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek odontoeidēs, from odous, odont- ‘tooth’ + eidos ‘form’.

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