Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition


Vertebral

Ver′te-bral

(vẽr′tē̍-bral)
,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
vertébral
.]
1.
(Anat.)
Of or pertaining to a vertebra, vertebrae, or the vertebral column; spinal; rachidian.
2.
Vertebrate.

Ver′te-bral

,
Noun.
(Zool.)
A vertebrate.
[R.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Vertebral

VERT'EBRAL

, a.
1.
Pertaining to the joints of the spine or backbone.
2.
Having a backbone or spinal joints; as vertebral animals.

VERT'EBRAL

,
Noun.
An animal of the class which have a backbone.

Definition 2024


vertebral

vertebral

See also: vertébral

English

Adjective

vertebral (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to a vertebra or the spine.
  2. Having or made of vertebrae.
  3. Having a spinal column.

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

vertebral (plural vertebrals)

  1. Any of the large dorsal scales along the top of a snake's back.

Catalan

Adjective

vertebral m, f (masculine and feminine plural vertebrals)

  1. (anatomy) vertebral

Derived terms

Related terms


Galician

Adjective

vertebral m, f (plural vertebrais)

  1. (anatomy) vertebral

Derived terms

Related terms


German

Etymology

From Latin vertebra.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /vɛʁteˈbʀaːl/
  • Rhymes: -aːl

Adjective

vertebral (not comparable)

  1. vertebral

Declension


Spanish

Adjective

vertebral m, f (plural vertebrales)

  1. (anatomy) vertebral

Derived terms

Related terms