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intervertebral

American  
[in-ter-vur-tuh-bruhl] / ˌɪn tərˈvɜr tə brəl /

adjective

Anatomy.
  1. situated between the vertebrae.


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Origin of intervertebral

First recorded in 1775–85; inter- + vertebral

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“Your intervertebral discs tend to get less spongy and they lose their water. Even within a certain day, depending on hydration status, you generally get shorter as the day goes on,” says Kado.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2025

The event is partly aimed at raising awareness and funds to combat intervertebral disc disease, which is common in sausage dogs due to their long bodies.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2024

Michael Lazaris of Vets on the Common, in London, says many as one in five Dachshunds suffer from intervertebral disc disease because of their elongated spines.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2024

Investigating the biomechanical properties of the intervertebral disc is crucial for understanding the disease and developing effective strategies for managing low back pain.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2024

The vertebræ are fixed to one another by outgrowths of bone which bridge across the intervertebral spaces, and there is a slight lateral deviation to the left in the mid-dorsal region.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

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