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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVertebral
/ˈvɜːrtəbrəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to the vertebrae or spinal column.
"The vertebral column is essential for supporting the body and protecting the spinal cord." - 2
Describing structures or conditions associated with the vertebrae.
"The patient was diagnosed with vertebral fractures after the fall."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'vertebral' originates from the Latin word 'vertebra', meaning 'joint' or 'bone of the spine', which evolved through Middle English to describe the bones forming the vertebral column. Its usage has expanded in medical contexts to refer to anything pertaining to the vertebrae.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Vertebral" is said worldwide
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vertébral
Transliteration: vɛʁ.te.bʁal
"La colonne vertébrale est essentielle pour le soutien du corps."
wirbel
Transliteration: ˈvɪʁbl̩
"Die Wirbelsäule schützt das Rückenmark."
vertebrale
Transliteration: ver.teˈbra.le
"La colonna vertebrale è fondamentale per la postura."
vertebral
Transliteration: beɾ.teˈβɾal
"La columna vertebral es crucial para el soporte del cuerpo."
vertebral
Transliteration: veʁ.teˈbɾaw
"A coluna vertebral é essencial para a postura."
रीढ़
Transliteration: rīḍh
"रीढ़ की हड्डी शरीर का समर्थन करती है।"
脊椎的
Transliteration: jǐzhuī de
"脊椎的结构对身体支持至关重要。"
척추의
Transliteration: cheokchui
"척추의 건강은 전반적인 건강에 중요합니다."
脊椎の
Transliteration: sekizui no
"脊椎の健康は体全体の健康に重要です。"
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