vertebra
noun/ˈvɜrtɪbrə/
Frequency rank: #16,216 most common English word
Meaning
one of the small bones that form the backbone or spinal column.
Example sentence
The doctor pointed to the damaged vertebra on the X-ray and explained the treatment options.
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