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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

vertebrae

/ˈvɜːrtɪbriː/ noun · British & US
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What does vertebrae mean?

noun

A series of bones that extend from the base of the skull to the lower back, forming the spinal column. The vertebrae are separated by intervertebral discs and are connected by ligaments and muscles.

Example

"The doctor ordered an MRI to examine the vertebrae in her lower back."

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