spinal bone

noun phrase

Meaning

A bone that is part of the vertebral column, also known as the spine.

Examples

The X-ray showed a fracture in a single spinal bone.
Each spinal bone, or vertebra, protects the spinal cord.

Synonyms: vertebra, backbone, spine

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spinal bone

noun phrase

Pronunciation: [ˈspaɪnəl boʊn]

Definition

A bone that is part of the vertebral column, also known as the spine.

Examples

The X-ray showed a fracture in a single spinal bone.
Each spinal bone, or vertebra, protects the spinal cord.
The patient reported stiffness in the lower spinal bone area.

Synonyms of spinal bone

Words with a similar meaning to spinal bone:

vertebra
backbone
spine

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