Vertebral (en. Vertebral)

/be̞r̤.te̞.ˈβɾal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Pertaining to or relating to the vertebrae.
Vertebral anatomy is fundamental for understanding the nervous system.
La anatomía vertebral es fundamental para entender el sistema nervioso.
It refers to the spinal column.
Spinal pain can be a symptom of various medical conditions.
El dolor vertebral puede ser un síntoma de diversas condiciones médicas.
Having the shape or appearance of a vertebra.
The chair design has a very ergonomic spinal support.
El diseño del asiento tiene un soporte vertebral muy ergonómico.

Etymology

From Latin 'vertebralis', which refers to the vertebrae.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spinal health
State of well-being related to the spinal column.
salud vertebral
spinal column
A bony structure that supports the human body and houses the spinal cord.
columna vertebral
spinal pain
Discomfort or pain localized in the area of the spinal column.
dolor vertebral

Related Words

vertebra
Each of the bones that make up the spinal column.
vértebra
column
Set of vertebrae that form the structure of the trunk.
columna
spinal cord
Neural structure that is found within the spinal column.
médula espinal

Slang Meanings

Relation to something central or crucial.
It is the vertebral part of the operation.
Es la parte vertebral de la operación.
Refers to an essential connection or support.
Without a spinal plan, we cannot move forward.
Sin un plan vertebral, no podemos avanzar.