Meaning of the word vertebra in English
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vertebra
US /ˈvɝː.t̬ə.brə/
UK /ˈvɜː.tɪ.brə/
Noun
each of the series of small bones forming the backbone, having a central opening through which the spinal cord passes, and comprising a body, a arch, and several processes for articulation and muscle attachment.
Example:
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The doctor examined the patient's damaged vertebra.
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Each vertebra in the spine is separated by an intervertebral disc.
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