Halswirbelsäule

cervical spine

noun HAHLS-vir-bel-zoy-le Rare

Usage Note

Halswirbelsäule (often abbreviated HWS) is the seven-vertebra section of the spine in the neck. HWS-Syndrom is a common diagnosis for neck pain and tension headaches, appearing frequently in physiotherapy and insurance contexts.

Examples

"Langes Sitzen am Schreibtisch belastet die Halswirbelsäule erheblich."

Natural Translation

Sitting at a desk for long periods places considerable strain on the cervical spine.

Literal Translation

Long sitting at the desk strains the neck-vertebra-column considerably.

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