1
: of, relating to, or situated near the spinal column
2
a
: of, relating to, or affecting the spinal cord
spinal reflexes
b
: having the spinal cord functionally isolated (as by surgical section) from the brain
experiments on spinal animals
3
: of, relating to, or resembling a spine
: a spinal anesthetic
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Adjective
Diagnosis typically involves brain imaging (MRI or CT scans), clinical assessments, and a spinal fluid tap test to see if temporary fluid removal improves symptoms.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress 59% OFF This mattress is designed with pressure-relieving memory foam, has a responsive support layer that helps with spinal alignment and a motion isolation layer that enhances the overall stability of the mattress.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
Noun
This is ideal for sleepers who like more support and spinal alignment, like back sleepers.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
It’s also not recommended for people who are pregnant (especially in the second and third trimesters), who’ve had recent spinal or abdominal surgery, or who have osteoporosis.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 5 May 2025
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“Spinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinal. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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spinal
1 of 2 adjective
spi·nal
ˈspīn-ᵊl 
1
: of, relating to, or situated near the spinal column
2
a
: of, relating to, or affecting the spinal cord
spinal reflexes
b
: having the spinal cord functionally isolated (as by surgical section) from the brain
experiments on spinal animals
c
: used for spinal anesthesia
a spinal anesthetic
3
: made for or fitted to the spinal column
a spinal brace
spinal
2 of 2 noun
: a spinal anesthetic
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