spinal

adjective
UK: /ˈspaɪnl/
US: /ˈspaɪnl/

  1. Relating to the spine or spinal cord.

    1. The spinal cord sends signals to the brain. [ ] [ ]
    2. Spinal injuries can have a devastating impact on a person's life, affecting mobility. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

vertebral medullary
spinal noun

  1. A spinal anesthetic or injection.

    1. I had a spinal for the surgery. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor administered a spinal to numb the lower part of my body during labor. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "spinal" is /ˈspaɪnl/ in British English and /ˈspaɪnl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spinal": vertebral, medullary.

Example usage of "spinal": "The spinal cord sends signals to the brain.". More examples on the page.