vertebra (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈvɜːrtɪbrə/

Definition

One of the series of small bones that make up the backbone.

Examples

• The patient complained of pain in the lower lumbar vertebrae.

• A slipped disc can put pressure on a nearby vertebra.

• The giraffe has an unusually long neck, but the same number of vertebrae as a human.

How to Use vertebra

vertebrae (plural form)

The plural form of vertebra, referring to more than one bone in the spine. — "The spine is composed of 33 vertebrae in total."

Synonyms of vertebra

Words with a similar meaning to vertebra:

• bone
• segment
• spinal bone
• ossicle

Antonyms of vertebra

Words with the opposite meaning to vertebra:

• discus
• ligament
• cartilage

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