Definition of Vertebra

1. Noun. One of the bony segments of the spinal column.


Definition of Vertebra

1. n. One of the serial segments of the spinal column.

2. n. One of the serial segments of the spinal column.

Definition of Vertebra

1. Noun. Any of the small bones which make up the backbone. ¹

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Definition of Vertebra

1. any of the bones or segments forming the spinal column [n -BRAE or -BRAS]

Medical Definition of Vertebra

1. One of 23 bones (excluding the sacrum) in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions that comprise the spine. There are 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic and 5 lumbar vertebrae. The bottom of the spine is fused and forms the sacrum. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vertebra

versive seizure
verso
versor
versos
verst
verste
verstes
versts
versual
versus
versute
vert
vert ramp
verteber
vertebers
vertebra (current term)
vertebra dentata
vertebra magna
vertebra plana
vertebra prominens
vertebra prominens reflex
vertebra vera
vertebrae
vertebrae cervicales
vertebrae coccygeae
vertebrae lumbales
vertebrae sacrales
vertebrae spuriae
vertebrae thoracicae
vertebral

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