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:
The doctor examined his vertebral column for any signs of injury.
The human vertebral column consists of 33 vertebrae.