extravertebral
|ex-tra-ver-te-bral|
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/ˌɛkstrəˈvɜrtəbrəl/
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/ˌɛkstrəˈvɜːtəbrəl/
outside the spine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'extravertebral' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'extra-' meaning 'outside' and 'vertebra' meaning 'joint or segment of the spine'.
Historical Evolution
'extra-' combined with 'vertebra' in modern English to form 'extravertebral'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'outside the spine', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
located or occurring outside the vertebral column.
The extravertebral muscles play a crucial role in maintaining posture.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 13:32