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spinal columns

noun

plural of spinal column

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a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal a diagram of the spinal column

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Recent Examples of spinal columns The pair then set about convincing non-profits that handle organ donation to send them the spinal columns of deceased donors. — Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The creatures on this list literally lack spinal columns…and yet attain relatively massive proportions. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026

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spines

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The fruits are enjoyed by birds, and deer tend to avoid this shrub, most likely due to the sharp spines.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026
The Food and Drug Administration has again paused trials for Regenxbio’s gene therapy for a rare childhood brain disorder, after small masses were found on the spines of five patients, the company said Monday.

— Jason Mast, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026

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