paravertebral
|par-a-ver-te-bral|
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/ˌpærəˈvɜrtəbrəl/
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/ˌpærəˈvɜːtəbrəl/
beside the spine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'paravertebral' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'para-' meaning 'beside' and 'vertebra' meaning 'joint or segment of the spine'.
Historical Evolution
'paravertebral' was formed by combining the Latin prefix 'para-' with 'vertebra', and it has retained its meaning in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'beside the vertebrae', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/23 13:21