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spinal

Pronunciation: /ˈspʌɪn(ə)l/

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Definition of spinal

adjective

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

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spinally

Origin:

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

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monocular

/ məˈnäkyələr

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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