dorsispinal

[dawr-suh-spahyn-l]

adjective Anatomy.

of or relating to the back and the spine.

Origin of dorsispinal

First recorded in 1835–45; dorsi- + spinal

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dorsispinal in Medicine

dorsispinal

[dôr′sĭ-spī′nəl]

adj.

Relating to or characteristic of the spinal column, especially to its dorsal aspect.

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