the series of vertebrae in a vertebrate animal forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; spine; backbone. Also called vertebral column .
[ 1830-40 ]
the series of vertebrae in a vertebrate animal forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; spine; backbone. Also called vertebral column .
[ 1830-40 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012