espina dorsal

espina dorsal(
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sahl
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. spine
Tuve que someterme a una cirugía en la espina dorsal debido a una herida reciente.I had to undergo surgery on my spine because of a recent injury.
b. spinal column
El actor se quedó paralítico tras romperse la espina dorsal al caer del caballo.The actor became paralyzed after breaking his spinal column when he fell down from the horse.
c. backbone
Una lesión en la espina dorsal dejó a Ana en silla de ruedas por el resto de su vida.An injury in her backbone left Ana in a wheelchair for the rest of her life.
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