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Wirbelsäulenabschnitt

section of the spine

noun VIR-bel-zoy-len-ab-shnit Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Also means

spinal segment

Usage Note

Wirbelsäulenabschnitt refers to one of the three main regions of the spine: Halswirbelsäule (cervical), Brustwirbelsäule (thoracic), or Lendenwirbelsäule (lumbar). Used frequently in physiotherapy and orthopaedic contexts.

Examples

"Der Arzt erklärte, welcher Wirbelsäulenabschnitt betroffen ist."

Natural Translation

The doctor explained which section of the spine is affected.

Literal Translation

The doctor explained which spinal-column-section affected is.

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