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adjective spi·nal \ ˈspī-nᵊl \

Definition of spinal

1 :of, relating to, or situated near the spinal column

2 a :of, relating to, or affecting the spinal cord

spinal reflexes

b :having the spinal cord functionally isolated (as by surgical section) from the brain

experiments on spinal animals

3 :of, relating to, or resembling a spine

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A Middlesboro native, Page died on the eve of Northington breaking the SEC’s color barrier after suffering a spinal injury during practice.

— jon hale, The Courier-Journal, "Amid protests, Kentucky football statue takes on more meaning in Lexington," 27 Aug. 2017
Three Chicago street artists designed Bryant’s Adidas Energy Boost Icon 3’s with a wings theme to honor the Wings for Life Foundation, which raises money for spinal cord research.

— phil thompson, chicagotribune.com, "Kris Bryant's cleats call attention to spinal cord injuries," 25 Aug. 2017
The NAF helps people with spinal cord injuries and disabilities.

— faye reeder, star-telegram, "Race participants will climb, perform, solve and eat to benefit The Salvation Army," 12 Aug. 2017
The FDA granted approval for Spinraza in late December for use on children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy.

— julie appleby, Kaiser Health News, "Drug Puts A $750,000 ‘Price Tag On Life’," 2 Aug. 2017
Over the years, Shehbaz Sharif has undergone multiple treatments for cancer, including of the spinal cord.

— mehreen zahra-malik, New York Times, "Ousted Pakistan Leader Passes Baton to Brother, Shehbaz Sharif," 29 July 2017
Founded three years ago by Emeric Watson, WWH is headed up by Matt Cole, who suffered a spinal cord injury that left him a paraplegic.

— elizabeth moore, NOLA.com, "North Shore turns out to support Wounded Warriors banquet," 14 July 2017
It was created through a $50 million gift from Dr. Gary K. Michelson, an inventor and retired spinal surgeon.

— bradley j. fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, "USC's expanding scientific ambitions include San Diego," 8 July 2017
The 26th annual game supported the Adam Taliaferro Foundation, named after the former Eastern High School and Penn State football player who suffered a severe spinal cord injury during a 2000 game and was paralyzed.

— jake lourim, Philly.com, "Tempers flare as Blue team prevails in Taliaferro All-Star Game," 29 June 2017

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First Known Use of spinal

1578

spinal

noun

Definition of spinal

:a spinal anesthetic

First Known Use of spinal

1944

SPINAL Defined for English Language Learners

spinal

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adjective

Definition of spinal for English Language Learners

: of, relating to, or affecting the spine

SPINAL Defined for Kids

spinal

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adjective spi·nal \ ˈspī-nᵊl \

Definition of spinal for Students

:of, relating to, or located near the backbone or the spinal cord

a spinal injury

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spinal

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adjective spi·nal \ ˈspīn-ᵊl \

medical Definition of spinal

1 :of, relating to, or situated near the spinal column

2 a :of, relating to, or affecting the spinal cord

spinal reflexes

b :having the spinal cord functionally isolated (as by surgical section) from the brain

experiments on spinal animals

c :used for spinal anesthesia

a spinal anesthetic

3 :made for or fitted to the spinal column

a spinal brace

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spinally

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spinal

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medical Definition of spinal

:a spinal anesthetic

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