Nonvertebral

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not vertebral. not-comparable

    "A new review of clinical trials appears to show a strong dose-dependent effect for vitamin D in lowering the risk for nonvertebral fractures in the elderly."

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"A new review of clinical trials appears to show a strong dose-dependent effect for vitamin D in lowering the risk for nonvertebral fractures in the elderly."

Etymology

From non- + vertebral.

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