subaxial

/ˌsʌbækˈseɪl/ or /ˌsʊbækˈseɪl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the lower cervical spine

“The patient was diagnosed with a subaxial cervical spine fracture.”

2. noun

a subaxial cervical spine fracture

“The subaxial fracture was a result of a car accident.”

Synonyms

  • cervical
  • subcervical

Antonyms

  • supraaxial
  • supracervical