vertebral (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /vɜːrˈtiːbrəl/
Definition
Relating to or affecting the vertebrae (the bones that make up the spinal column).
Examples
A vertebral fracture can be a serious injury.
The doctor examined the patient's vertebral alignment.
He experienced severe pain in his vertebral discs.
How to Use vertebral
- vertebral column (collocation)
- The series of bones extending from the skull to the pelvis that forms the backbone. — "Damage to the vertebral column can result in paralysis."
- vertebral artery (collocation)
- One of the two major arteries that supply blood to the brain. — "The surgeon had to be cautious of the vertebral artery during the procedure."
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