vertebrae

variants or vertebras
Definition of vertebraenext
plural of vertebra

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertebrae
Noun
  • In a new study, the team grew miniature human spinal cords from induced pluripotent stem cells and then deliberately injured them to replicate key features of traumatic spinal cord damage.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The fruit is typically oval or heart-shaped with a green peel and soft spines.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
  • Between urchin spines, tiny crabs and juvenile abalone take shelter while hungry fish swirl past.
    Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Joining him in the backfield were sensational running backs Steve Slaton and Noel Devine, as well as bruising fullback Owen Schmitt.
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
  • Their full-backs could be wingers in most other teams.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 30 May 2026
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“Vertebrae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertebrae. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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