spinal
Spinal (adjective) means relating to the spine or spinal cord. Example: “He suffered a spinal injury in the accident.”
How to use spinal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with the backbone or spinal cord.
Word forms
spinals plural
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He suffered a _____ injury in the accident.
Etymology
From Late Latin spīnālis, "of the spine," from spīna, "prickle" or "spine."
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What does “spinal” mean?
The word “spinal” means relating to the spine or spinal cord. In plain terms, to do with the backbone or spinal cord.
How do you pronounce “spinal”?
“Spinal” is pronounced speye-nuhl (/spaɪ.nəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “spinal” in a sentence?
Here is “spinal” used in a sentence: “He suffered a spinal injury in the accident.”
What part of speech is “spinal”?
“Spinal” is an adjective.
Where does the word “spinal” come from?
The word “spinal” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin spīnālis, "of the spine," from spīna, "prickle" or "spine.".
Is “spinal” a common word?
“Spinal” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between spinal and vertebral?
Spinal is a general adjective relating to the spine or spinal cord as a whole, while vertebral refers more specifically to the individual bones, or vertebrae, that make up the spine. Vertebral is often used in more precise anatomical descriptions of the bony structure itself.
What does spinal mean in medical terms like spinal anesthesia?
In medical contexts, spinal describes anything relating to the spine or spinal cord, so spinal anesthesia refers to numbing medication injected near the spinal cord to block sensation in the lower body.