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
: a spinal anesthetic
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Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Measuring these changes involves a complex process of tapping into the cerebral spinal fluid, a procedure not commonly used in clinical practice.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Summary Epidural and spinal blocks are two types of regional anesthesia.
—Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
While some sleepers prefer a firmer feel, a medium or medium-firm option that offers the same amount of lumbar support and delivers the same spinal alignment would give the mattress broader appeal.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Measuring these changes involves a complex process of tapping into the cerebral spinal fluid, a procedure not commonly used in clinical practice.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Noun
The firm side promoted great spinal alignment for back and stomach sleeping, which is important for preventing back pain.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Summary Epidural and spinal blocks are two types of regional anesthesia.
—Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Spinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinal. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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spinal
1 of 2 adjective
spi·nal
ˈspīn-ᵊl 
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
c
: used for spinal anesthesia
a spinal anesthetic
3
: made for or fitted to the spinal column
a spinal brace
spinal
2 of 2 noun
: a spinal anesthetic
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