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Definition of Vertebra
1. Noun. One of the bony segments of the spinal column.
Generic synonyms: Bone, Os
Terms within: Centrum, Apophysis, Transverse Process
Group relationships: Back, Backbone, Rachis, Spinal Column, Spine, Vertebral Column
Specialized synonyms: Cervical Vertebra, Neck Bone, Dorsal Vertebra, Thoracic Vertebra, Lumbar Vertebra, Sacral Vertebra, Caudal Vertebra, Coccygeal Vertebra
Derivative terms: Vertebral
Terms within: Centrum, Apophysis, Transverse Process
Group relationships: Back, Backbone, Rachis, Spinal Column, Spine, Vertebral Column
Specialized synonyms: Cervical Vertebra, Neck Bone, Dorsal Vertebra, Thoracic Vertebra, Lumbar Vertebra, Sacral Vertebra, Caudal Vertebra, Coccygeal Vertebra
Derivative terms: Vertebral
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
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