nonvertebral

English

Etymology

From non- +‎ vertebral.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)tɪbɹəl
  • Rhymes: -iːbɹəl

Adjective

nonvertebral (not comparable)

  1. Not vertebral.
    • 2009 March 31, Nicholas Bakalar, “Vitamin D Pills May Prevent Fractures in Older Adults”, in New York Times‎[1]:
      A new review of clinical trials appears to show a strong dose-dependent effect for vitamin D in lowering the risk for nonvertebral fractures in the elderly.
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