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vertebra

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/vɨɾ.ˈtɛ.bɾɐ/ver·te·bra

Definition

Each of the series of small bones forming the backbone, having a canal through which the spinal cord passes.

“A serious fall can cause a vertebra to fracture.”

“The cervical vertebrae are the most flexible.”

cervical vertebralumbar vertebravertebra fractureintervertebral disc