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cơ thịt
/kə̂ tʰɨt/
muscle tissue
Cơ thịt bắp tay của anh ta rất phát triển.
His arm muscles are very well developed.
formal
The tissue in animals that consists of cells or fibers capable of contracting to produce movement.
Bác sĩ kiểm tra cơ thịt của bệnh nhân.
The doctor examined the patient's muscle tissue.
In Vietnamese, 'cơ thịt' specifically refers to skeletal muscle tissue, which is responsible for voluntary movement.
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Pro Tip
Medical vs. Culinary Usage
In medical contexts, 'cơ thịt' refers strictly to muscle tissue. In culinary contexts, it can mean meat, but this usage is less common.
Gold Rule
Precision in Medical Contexts
When discussing anatomy or physiology, always use 'cơ thịt' to refer to muscle tissue, not other types of tissue.
Word Origin
From 'cơ' (muscle) + 'thịt' (flesh/tissue). The term combines anatomical and culinary meanings, but in medical contexts, it specifically refers to muscle tissue.
Usage Notes
While 'cơ thịt' can refer to meat in culinary contexts, in medical or anatomical contexts, it specifically means muscle tissue. Avoid using it to describe non-muscle tissues.
Word Breakdown
cơ
muscle
rootthịt
flesh/tissue
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh