Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spinal

Adjective
/ˈspaɪ.nəl/
Definition
Related to the spine or vertebral column in the body.
Examples
  • The spinal cord is a vital part of the nervous system, transmitting signals between the brain and the body.
  • He was diagnosed with a spinal injury after the fall.
  • The spinal column consists of individual vertebrae stacked on top of one another.
Meaning
The term ‘spinal’ pertains to the spine, which is the central part of the skeleton that supports the head and provides flexibility for movement.
Synonyms
  • vertebral
  • back
  • columnar