vertebrae

noun

variants or vertebras
plural of vertebra
as in spinal cords

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  1. spinal cords
  2. spines
  3. backs
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
Definition of spinal cords
Noun
  • 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
Definition of spines
Noun
  • This time, Florida was strong on offense and defense with running back Jadan Baugh looking like one of the best running backs in the country.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Engineers have turned them into cyborgs by attaching tiny electronic systems and cameras for remote control to their backs.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of backs
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