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sella

/ˈsɛlə/ noun · British & US
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What does sella mean?

noun

A saddle-shaped structure, especially one on the back of a horse or other animal, or a saddle-shaped part of the human body, such as the sella turcica at the base of the brain.

Example

"The horse's sella was worn and needed to be replaced."

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