adjective
- relating to or affecting the vertebrae (bones of the spine)
Usage: medical; anatomical
Examples
- The patient suffered a vertebral fracture in the accident.
- Vertebral compression can cause severe back pain.
- The doctor examined the vertebral column for signs of injury.
- Vertebral alignment is crucial for proper posture.
- The MRI showed vertebral disc degeneration.
- Vertebral arteries supply blood to the brain stem.