spondyloid
/ˌspɒndɪˈloʊɪd/Definitions
1. adjective
Relating to or resembling the spondylus shell or the vertebrae of the spine.
“The spondyloid structure of the human spine allows for flexibility and movement.”
2. noun
A vertebra resembling a spondylus shell.
“The doctor examined the patient’s spondyloid vertebra to determine the cause of the pain.”