vertebra

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 See also 2 Italian 2.1 Noun 2.1.1 Related terms

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin vertebra (“‘joint’”), from vertere, "to turn". Having multiple vertebrae (plural of vertebra) in one's backbone instead of having a single bone or solid spine, allows for the movement of the body with bends and turns. Hence meaning 1.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈvɜːtɪbɹə/, SAMPA: /"v3:tIbr@/
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[edit] Noun

vertebra (vertebrae or vertebras)

1. Any of the small bones which make up the backbone.

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• intervertebral
• vertebrate
• vertebral
• vertebrally

• cervical vertebra
• coccygeal vertebra
• lumbar vertebra
• sacral vertebra
• thoracic vertebra

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• coccyx

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[edit] Noun

vertebra f. (plural vertebre)

1. (anatomy) vertebra

[edit] Related terms

• vertebra cervicale
• vertebrale
• vertebra lombare
• vertebrato
• vertebra toracica