Meaning of the word "vertebral column" in English
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vertebral column
US /ˈvɜːrtəbrəl ˈkɑːləm/
UK /ˈvɜːtɪbrəl ˈkɒləm/
Noun
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis, forming the main support of the body and protecting the spinal cord; the spine
Example:
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The doctor examined his vertebral column for any signs of injury.
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The human vertebral column consists of 33 vertebrae.
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