Centrum

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A centre.
  2. 2
    the main body of a vertebra wordnet
  3. 3
    The central body of a vertebra; the solid piece to which the arches and some other parts are or may be attached.
  4. 4
    The basis or fundamental portion of one of the cranial segments, regarded as analogous to vertebrae.
  5. 5
    The focus or place of origin of an earthquake.

Etymology

From Middle English centrum, from Latin centrum. Doublet of centre.

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