🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

vertébral

Pronunciation / Transliteration: vɛʁ.te.bʁal

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Vertebral/ˈvɜːrtəbrəl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La colonne vertébrale est essentielle pour le soutien du corps."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to the vertebrae or spinal column.

    "The vertebral column is essential for supporting the body and protecting the spinal cord."
  2. 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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