spinal
word
/ˈspaɪnəɫ/
SPY-nuhl
/spˈaɪnəl/
SPY-nuhl
Definition
Relating to the spine, which is the column of bones (vertebrae) running up your back, or to the spinal cord inside it.
Usage & Nuances
'Spinal' is mainly used in medical or scientific contexts (e.g., 'spinal cord', 'spinal injury'). Rare in everyday conversation, but common in health-related topics. Often appears before another noun ('spinal surgery', 'spinal nerves'). Not the same as 'spine' (the noun for the backbone itself).
Spanish: espinalPortuguese (BR): espinhalPortuguese (PT): espinalChinese (Simplified): 脊柱的 - 脊髓的Chinese (Traditional): 脊柱的 - 脊髓的Hindi: रीढ़ से संबंधितArabic: فقريBengali: মেরুদণ্ডীয়Russian: спиннойJapanese: 脊椎の - 脊髄のVietnamese: cột sống - tủy sống (y học)Korean: 척추의 - 척수의Turkish: omurga ile ilgili - omurilik ile ilgiliUrdu: ریڑھ کی ہڈی کاIndonesian: spinal - tulang belakang
Example Sentences
She needs a spinal exam to check her back.
basic
The doctor talked about the spinal cord.
basic
He suffered a spinal injury during the accident.
basic
After the fall, they worried she might have spinal damage.
natural
He’s recovering well after spinal surgery.
natural
A spinal block is sometimes used for lower body surgery.
natural