spondylium

/ˌspɒndɪˈlaʊm/ or /ˌspɒndɪˈliəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A small vertebra, especially one of the sacral vertebrae.

“The study of the spondylium led to a deeper understanding of spinal anatomy.”

Synonyms

  • spine
  • vertebra

Antonyms

  • cervical
  • dorsal