Isthmus
noun
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas of land.
The Isthmus of Panama is a strip of land that connects North and South America.
Often appears as...
- isthmus of panama
- isthmus of suez
noun
A narrow section of tissue connecting two larger parts in an organism.
The isthmus of the thyroid is the thin band of tissue that connects the two lobes of the thyroid gland.
Often appears as...
- isthmus of the thyroid
- isthmus of the uterus
Usage tips
Medical
noun
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas of land.
The Isthmus of Panama is a strip of land that connects North and South America.
Often appears as...
- isthmus of panama
- isthmus of suez
noun
A narrow section of tissue connecting two larger parts in an organism.
The isthmus of the thyroid is the thin band of tissue that connects the two lobes of the thyroid gland.
Often appears as...
- isthmus of the thyroid
- isthmus of the uterus
Usage tips
Medical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Term
Used to describe narrow land connections between larger landmasses, often associated with travel or geography.
Traveling across the isthmus required less time than going around it.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
Some isthmuses have historical importance for trade or colonization and can be significant in history or social studies.
The isthmus of Panama has been crucial for global trade since the canal was built.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Accessible
Isthmuses can be geographically challenging and are not always easily traversable, depending on terrain and climate.
Despite being an isthmus, the terrain was too rough for the caravan to cross.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Term
Used to describe narrow land connections between larger landmasses, often associated with travel or geography.
Traveling across the isthmus required less time than going around it.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
Some isthmuses have historical importance for trade or colonization and can be significant in history or social studies.
The isthmus of Panama has been crucial for global trade since the canal was built.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Accessible
Isthmuses can be geographically challenging and are not always easily traversable, depending on terrain and climate.
Despite being an isthmus, the terrain was too rough for the caravan to cross.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Term
Used to describe narrow land connections between larger landmasses, often associated with travel or geography.
Traveling across the isthmus required less time than going around it.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
Some isthmuses have historical importance for trade or colonization and can be significant in history or social studies.
The isthmus of Panama has been crucial for global trade since the canal was built.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Accessible
Isthmuses can be geographically challenging and are not always easily traversable, depending on terrain and climate.
Despite being an isthmus, the terrain was too rough for the caravan to cross.
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Video examples
Jeff Bezos: The...
he lived in Philadelphia and he took the Panama route. They would take a ship down to Panama, across the isthmus, and then take another ship north. This guy, Dr. Toland, went by covered wagon to California. This has its parallels, too. Doctors leaving their practices.
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What happens when...
But what happened on land is only half the story. What had been one giant ocean was now two, creating differences in temperature and salinity for the two bodies of water. The isthmus also became a barrier for many marine organisms,
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This Clown Philosopher...
course minimally isthmus sustaining at them clowning has been around for extremely long time literally dating back to ancient Egypt comedy and clowning has always been something has that has been for the people and for the
Video examples
Jeff Bezos: The...
he lived in Philadelphia and he took the Panama route. They would take a ship down to Panama, across the isthmus, and then take another ship north. This guy, Dr. Toland, went by covered wagon to California. This has its parallels, too. Doctors leaving their practices.
Video examples
What happens when...
But what happened on land is only half the story. What had been one giant ocean was now two, creating differences in temperature and salinity for the two bodies of water. The isthmus also became a barrier for many marine organisms,
Video examples
This Clown Philosopher...
course minimally isthmus sustaining at them clowning has been around for extremely long time literally dating back to ancient Egypt comedy and clowning has always been something has that has been for the people and for the
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Anthony Fantano
American Celebrity
Being a hotbed of international travel, of course Panama's music is as diverse as its population. Throughout the '60s and '70s, it wasn't uncommon to hear intricate mixtures of calypso, jazz and cumbia throughout the isthmus.
Quote examples
Anthony Fantano
American Celebrity
Being a hotbed of international travel, of course Panama's music is as diverse as its population. Throughout the '60s and '70s, it wasn't uncommon to hear intricate mixtures of calypso, jazz and cumbia throughout the isthmus.
Example 1 of 1
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