spinal
[ spahyn-l ]
/ ˈspaɪn l /
adjective
of, relating to, or belonging to a spine or thornlike structure, especially to the backbone.
noun
Medicine/Medical.
a spinal anesthetic.
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British Dictionary definitions for spinal
spinal
/ (ˈspaɪnəl) /
adjective
of or relating to the spine or the spinal cord
denoting a laboratory animal in which the spinal cord has been severed
a spinal rat
noun
short for spinal anaesthesia
Derived forms of spinal
spinally, adverbMedical definitions for spinal
spinal
[ spī′nəl ]
adj.
Relating to or situated near the spinal column or spinal cord.
Relating to any spine or spinous process.
Scientific definitions for spinal
spine
[ spīn ]
See vertebral column.
Any of various pointed projections, processes, or appendages of animals.
A sharp-pointed projection on a plant, especially a hard, narrow modified leaf, as on a cactus, that is adapted to reduce water loss. Compare thorn. See more at leaf.