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vertebra

/ˈvɜːrtɪbrə/ noun · British & US
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What does vertebra mean?

noun

One of the bones that make up the spine, typically separated by intervertebral discs. A vertebra is a cylindrical bone that forms the backbone of a vertebrate.

Example

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

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