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| brain |
the organ inside the skull of humans and animals. The brain is the main part of the central nervous system. It controls the body's movements and activities and is the center of thought, memory, and feelings. [1/3 definitions] |
| represent |
When one thing represents another thing, it is used instead of it but gives the same meaning as that other thing. For example, a picture of a skull and crossed bones represents poison or danger. A heart shape often represents the feeling of love. [1/3 definitions] |
| sinus |
any of the hollow places in the skull that connect with the nose. |
| skull |
Your skull is the structure of bone that is inside your head. The skull supports your face and protects your brain. |
| skull and crossbones |
a simple image that looks like a human skull with two long bones crossed beneath it. A skull and crossbones image was used on the flags of pirate ships at one time and now is used as a warning symbol, especially on things that contain poison. |
| spinal |
Something "spinal" has to do with the spine. The spine is the set of connected bones in a skeleton that goes down the middle of your back. Your skull and your ribs are connected to your spine. |
| spine |
Your spine is the set of connected bones that goes down the middle of your back. Your skull and your ribs are connected to your spine. [1/2 definitions] |
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