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Spinal column — Spinal Spi nal, a. [L. spinalis, fr. spina the spine: cf. F. spinal. See {Spine}.] 1. (Anat.) Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the backbone, or vertebral column; rachidian; vertebral. [1913 Webster] 2. Of or pertaining to a spine or spines … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
spinal column — n the articulated series of vertebrae connected by ligaments and separated by more or less elastic intervertebral fibrocartilages that in nearly all vertebrates forms the supporting axis of the body and a protection for the spinal cord and that… … Medical dictionary
spinal column — spinal columns N COUNT Your spinal column is your spine. Syn: backbone … English dictionary
spinal column — spinal .column n technical your ↑spine … Dictionary of contemporary English
spinal column — spinal ,column noun count the main bone structure of your SPINE … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
spinal column — ► NOUN ▪ the spine … English terms dictionary
spinal column — n. the series of joined vertebrae forming the axial support for the skeleton; spine; backbone: see also SKELETON … English World dictionary
spinal column — noun the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord the fall broke his back • Syn: ↑vertebral column, ↑spine, ↑backbone, ↑back, ↑rachis • Derivationally related forms: ↑spinal … Useful english dictionary
spinal column — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms spinal column : singular spinal column plural spinal columns medical the main bone structure of your spine … English dictionary
spinal column — the series of vertebrae in a vertebrate animal forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; spine; backbone. Also called vertebral column. [1830 40] * * * … Universalium
