释义 |
vertebra vertebra /ˈvɜː.tɪ.brə/ aep /ˈvɝː.t̬ə-/ noun [C] (PLURAL vertebrae) SPECIALIZED ► F0 one of the small bones that form the spine (= back bone)Thesaurus+: ↑Bone structuresvertebral /-brəl/ adjective ► F0» The vertebral column surrounds and protects the spinal cord.Thesaurus+: ↑Relating to particular parts of the body |