teca vertebral (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech:

Noun phrase.

Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈteka βerˈteβɾal/

Use in Spanish:

The term "teca vertebral" is a medical term used to describe the vertebral lamina or arch, which is a part of the vertebral bone structure. It is more commonly used in written contexts in medical literature and discussions.

Example Sentences:

1. El médico observó una fractura en la teca vertebral del paciente.
   (The doctor observed a fracture in the vertebral lamina of the patient.)
2. La lesión se localizaba en la región de la teca vertebral lumbar.
   (The injury was located in the region of the lumbar vertebral lamina.)

Idiomatic Expressions:

In this case, "teca vertebral" is a technical term in the medical field and not part of common idiomatic expressions.

Etymology:

The word "teca" comes from the Latin term "theca," meaning sheath or case. "Vertebral" comes from the Latin word "vertebra," which means joint or vertebra. When combined, "teca vertebral" refers to the sheath or arch structure in the vertebra.

Synonyms and Antonyms:

• Synonyms: Arco vertebral (vertebral arch), lámina vertebral (vertebral lamina).
• Antonyms: No specific antonyms, as this term describes a specific part of the vertebra.