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1spinal
adjective spi·nal \ˈspī-nəl\
: of, relating to, or affecting the spine
Full Definition of SPINAL
1
: of, relating to, or situated near the spinal column
2
a : of, relating to, or affecting the spinal cord <spinal reflexes> b : having the spinal cord functionally isolated (as by surgical section) from the brain <experiments on spinal animals>
3
: of, relating to, or resembling a spine
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First Known Use of SPINAL
1578
2spinal
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SPINAL Defined for Kids
spinal
adjective spi·nal \ˈspī-nəl\
Definition of SPINAL for Kids
: of, relating to, or located near the backbone or the spinal cord <a spinal injury>
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