isthmus

• Substantivo que designa uma faixa estreita de terra que liga duas porções maiores de terra, ou uma estrutura anatômica estreita que conecta duas partes maiores de um órgão ou tecido.

A noun referring to a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses, or a cord-like anatomical structure connecting two larger parts.

1. Geographical landformB2formal

   A narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses, with water on both sides.

   Forma geográfica de relevo

   • The Isthmus of Panama connects North and South America.
   • The city is located on a narrow isthmus between two bays.
   • Ships often pass through canals built across isthmuses.

   Sinônimosneck

2. Anatomical structureC1formalmedical

   A narrow part or passage connecting two larger parts of an organ or tissue in the body.

   Istmo

   • The isthmus of the thyroid gland connects its two lobes.
   • Surgeons carefully examined the isthmus of the fallopian tube.
   • The isthmus of the brain is a critical region for communication.