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spinal column Definition

spinal column

noun

the series of joined vertebrae forming the axial support for the skeleton; spine; backbone

spinal column Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • cattle: Eventually, in December 1995, on SEAC's advice the extraction of MRM from the spinal column of cattle was banned.

Converse of object

  • discuss: Cervical: When discussing the spinal column, this refers to the region of the neck.
  • realign: Although surgery may realign the spinal column, the damaged bone still has to heal, especially when bone grafts have been used.