subspinous

/ˌsʌbˈsɪnoʊs/ (SUB-si-nohs)

Definitions

1. adjective

Having one or more spines or spinous processes, especially in reference to a vertebra.

“The subspinous processes of the vertebrae were a key feature in the fossil’s identification.”

Synonyms

  • spinous
  • spiny

Antonyms

  • featureless
  • smooth