vertebrae
The word “vertebrae” has 3 syllables: ver-te-brae
It's pronounced as /ˈvɜːrtəˌbreɪ/
What is synonym and antonym for vertebrae?
In the thesaurus, “vertebrae” has 7 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for vertebrae along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for vertebrae
Meanings of vertebrae
- noun
- Any of the small bones which make up the backbone.
Example Sentences
- The X-ray revealed fractures in two vertebrae of his spine.
- Dinosaurs had massive vertebrae to support their long necks.
- The human spine consists of thirty-three vertebrae.
- Archaeologists uncovered several fossilized vertebrae at the dig site.
- Damage to the cervical vertebrae can affect neck movement.
On this page you'll find 7 synonyms or another words to vertebrae, such as: backbones, backs, chines, spinal columns, spinal cords, spines, vertebral columns.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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