vertebral
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈvɝtəbɹəɫ// UK //vˈɜːtɪbɹəl// ver·te·bral
adj. relating to the bones in your spine. These bones are called vertebrae and they protect your spinal cord.
adj. relating to or forming the vertebrae of the spinal column. Typically used in medical or biological contexts to describe the structure or function of the spine.
The doctor examined the patient for a vertebral injury.
A vertebral fracture can be extremely painful and may require immediate surgical intervention to prevent nerve damage.
The surgeon carefully navigated the vertebral canal to ensure the implant was positioned correctly without compromising the integrity of the spinal cord.
From vertebra + -al.