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spinal

Syllabification: (spi·nal)
Pronunciation: /ˈspīnl/
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Definition of spinal

adjective

  • of or relating to the spine:spinal injuries
  • relating to or forming the central axis or backbone of something:the building of a new spinal road

Derivatives

spinally

adverb

Origin:

late 16th century: from late Latin spinalis, from Latin spina (see spine)

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