uti

How to say it

Meaning

the trunk or stem of a plant; most commonly used in uti wa mgongo, meaning 'spine' or 'backbone'.

Good to know

trunk, stem (of a tree, etc.). 2.: uti wa mgongo. anat. backbone, spine; shaft (of a spear); chip, splinter, shaving

Examples

• Aliumia uti wa mgongo kwenye ajali.He injured his spine in the accident.
• Uti wa mti huu ni mgumu sana.This tree's trunk is very hard.
• Je, uti wa mgongo unaweza kupona baada ya jeraha kama hilo?Can the spine heal after such an injury?
• Daktari alimchunguza uti wa mgongo wa mgonjwa.The doctor examined the patient's spine.

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