isthmus

[US]/'ɪsθməs/
[UK]/'ɪsməs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.neck of land;isthmus

Example Sentences

the isthmus of the throat

the Isthmus of Panama

North America is connected with South America by the Isthmus of Panama.

for adnexectomy, took the method of abscising the tubal isthmus and ovarian ligament and looping ligature the infundibulopelvic ligament twice.

The isthmus connects the two land masses.

The Panama Canal cuts through the isthmus of Panama.

An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas.

The isthmus of Corinth separates the Peloponnese from mainland Greece.

An isthmus can have a significant impact on trade and transportation routes.

The isthmus of Suez is an important waterway for global shipping.

Isthmuses are often strategic locations for military purposes.

The narrow isthmus made it difficult for large ships to pass through.

The isthmus is prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis.

The isthmus provides a unique habitat for diverse plant and animal species.

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