Thesaurus results for VERTEBRA

vertebra

noun

Definition of vertebra

as in spinal cord

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Recent Examples of vertebra The vertebra or backbone was found in 1985 by a British Antarctic Survey (BAS) expedition, but was initially assessed as belonging to a large reptile, according to a statement from London’s Natural History Museum on Monday. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 From there, reverse the movement by flexing one vertebra at a time, starting at the neck and moving down through the mid-back and low back. — Danielle Zickl, Health, 15 June 2026 Hernandez-Mendoza was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was diagnosed with a fracture of the cervical vertebra and pelvic fractures. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 15 May 2026 Giuliani was previously hospitalized last September after suffering a fractured vertebra and other injuries in a car crash in New Hampshire. — ABC News, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for vertebra

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Noun

Cory was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 2, or SMA, a progressive genetic disorder caused by the loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
Her nearly 2-year-old daughter, Siobhan, had bacterial meningitis, a life-threatening infection that swells tissue around the brain and spinal cord.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of spinal cord

Noun

Two additional circular openings sit atop the spine, with mesh screens covering them.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Best of luck to Aneha on getting a brand deal when your 12-episode reality show stint only earned you 10,000 followers, and thoughts and prayers with Cam for his upcoming surgery to implant a spine and a pair of balls.

— Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of spine

Noun

Multiple bulk containers of sauces and dips in walk-in cooler nearest back loading area have unhandled utensils present in product for dispensing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Cornerbacks McDuffie and Jaylen Watson both left against the Chargers because of back and shoulder injuries, respectively.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

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