Definition of Vertebrae

1. Noun. (irregular plural of vertebra); the bones that make up the spinal column. ¹

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Definition of Vertebrae

1. vertebra [n] - See also: vertebra

Medical Definition of Vertebrae

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 Vertebrae

versts
versual
versus
versute
vert
vert ramp
verteber
vertebers
vertebra
vertebra dentata
vertebra magna
vertebra plana
vertebra prominens
vertebra prominens reflex
vertebra vera
vertebrae (current term)
vertebrae cervicales
vertebrae coccygeae
vertebrae lumbales
vertebrae sacrales
vertebrae spuriae
vertebrae thoracicae
vertebral
vertebral-basilar system
vertebral arch
vertebral artery
vertebral border of scapula
vertebral canal
vertebral column

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