vertebra prominens

noun

vertebra pro·​mi·​nens -ˈprä-mi-ˌnenz How to pronounce vertebra prominens (audio)
: the seventh cervical vertebra characterized by a prominent spinous process which can be felt at the base of the neck

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“Vertebra prominens.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/vertebra%20prominens. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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