Defn: Contracted at intervals, so as to resemble the spine in animals. Henslow.
3. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Having movable joints resembling vertebræ; — said of the arms ophiurans.
4. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to the Vertebrata; — used only in the form vertebrate.
VERTEBRE
Ver"te*bre, n. (Anat.)
Defn: A vertebra. [Obs.]
VERTEBRO-
Ver"te*bro-.
Defn: A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, a vertebra, vertebræ, or vertebral column; as in vertebrocostal.
VERTEBRO-ILIAC
Ver"te*bro-il"i*ac, a. (Anat.)