columna vertebral — meaning in English
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English meaning
- backbone noun The column of connected vertebrae running down the back that protects the spinal cord.
Senses
columna vertebral is used for these senses in English:
- backbone (countable) The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
- vertebral column (skeleton) The series of vertebrae that protect the spinal cord; the spinal column.
backbone — full definition
- noun The column of connected vertebrae running down the back that protects the spinal cord.
- noun The essential support or core structure of a system or organization.
- noun Firmness of character; courage.