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Definition of spinal

spinal

/ˈspaɪ.nəl/
spi · nal
Adverb:spinally
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Plural:spinals
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• adjective

1

Relating to, affecting, or situated in or near the spine or spinal cord.

Example

"The physical therapist recommended gentle stretching exercises to relieve tension in the spinal muscles."

2

Relating to a thorn, prickle, or spine-like anatomical projection.

Example

"Botanists examined the rigid spinal outgrowths along the stem of the desert shrub."

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• noun

1

An injection of local anesthetic directly into the subarachnoid space surrounding the spinal cord to induce regional anesthesia.

Example

"The anesthesiologist administered a spinal before the knee replacement surgery began."

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• Rhymes for spinal

• Nearby Words

spillway
spin
spinach
spinal
spindle
spindly
spine

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Late Latin spinalis ('of the spine'), derived from Latin spina ('thorn, prickle, backbone').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spinal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spinal
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