1. Adjective
Having a backbone, or vertebral column, containing the spinal marrow, as man, quadrupeds, birds, amphibia, and fishes.
2. Adjective
Contracted at intervals, so as to resemble the spine in animals.
3. Adjective
Having movable joints resembling vertebrae; -- said of the arms ophiurans.
4. Adjective
Of or pertaining to the Vertebrata; -- used only in the form vertebrate.
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