unispinose

/juːnɪˈspɪnoʊs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a single spine or a single spinous process

“The fossilized dinosaur vertebra was unispinose, indicating its unique evolutionary trait.”

2. noun

a spine or a spinous process, especially one that is single or unpaired

“The doctor examined the patient’s unispinose, searching for signs of injury.”

Synonyms

  • single-spined
  • unspined

Antonyms

  • many-spined
  • multispinose