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Origin of vertebral
First recorded in 1675–85; vertebr(a) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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The connection, Drew and his colleagues determined, is the vertebral venous plexus, a network of veins that connects the abdomen to the spine in mice and humans alike.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
The team found part of the dinosaur's skull, a complete vertebral column extending to the tail, and nearly intact forelimbs and hindlimbs, said CONICET.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
While exact causes are not entirely clear, experts say it happens due to a combo of things including muscle weakness, vertebral fractures, and degenerative disc disease.
From Slate ● Feb. 27, 2025
Also taken to hospital was UAE Team Emirates rider Jay Vine, whose medical director later confirmed had sustained cervical and two thoracic spine vertebral body fractures.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2024
Atlas, at′las, n. that piece of the human vertebral column which articulates with the skull, so called because it supports the head: a collection of maps.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various
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