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Definition of vertebral

vertebral

/ˈvɜːrtɪbrəl/
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• adjective

1

Relating to, situated in, or forming the vertebrae or the spinal column.

Example

"The physical therapist recommended gentle stretching exercises to relieve pressure on the patient's vertebral discs."

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• Rhymes for vertebral

• Nearby Words

versioning
versus
vertebra
vertebral
vertebrate
vertex
vertical

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Late Latin vertebralis, derived from Latin vertebra ('joint' or 'bone of the spine'), which comes from the verb vertere ('to turn').

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