Intervertebral

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Between the vertebrae not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    pertaining to the space between two vertebrae wordnet

Example

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"Disk herniation is when cartilage, called 'intervertebral disk' and found between each vertebra, slips out."

Etymology

From inter- + vertebral.

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intervertebral disc

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