vertebrae
word · lemma: vertebra
Definition
The small bones stacked on top of each other to form the backbone or spine in humans and animals.
Usage & Nuances
'Vertebrae' is the plural form of 'vertebra', used in scientific, medical, or anatomy contexts. The singular is 'vertebra'; use 'vertebrae' for more than one.
Spanish: vértebrasPortuguese (BR): vértebrasPortuguese (PT): vértebrasChinese (Simplified): 椎骨Chinese (Traditional): 椎骨Hindi: कशेरुकाएँArabic: فقراتBengali: মেরুদণ্ডের কশেরুকাRussian: позвонкиJapanese: 椎骨Vietnamese: đốt sốngKorean: 척추뼈Turkish: omurlarUrdu: مہرےIndonesian: ruas tulang belakang
Example Sentences
The human spine is made up of 33 vertebrae.
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Some people are born with extra vertebrae, which can cause back problems.
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Injuries to the vertebrae can be very serious.
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Snakes also have many vertebrae in their bodies.
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When the vertebrae are misaligned, it can make moving your neck painful.
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On X-rays, doctors look for broken vertebrae after an accident.
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