Espinal

/ɛsˈpiːnəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or affecting the spine or spinal cord.

Etymology

From Latin spina meaning 'spine' or 'thorn,' plus the adjective suffix -al; used in anatomical and medical terminology.

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Medical terms like 'espinal' appear in older texts but have been superseded by the more common 'spinal'—language in medicine constantly streamlines toward efficiency!

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