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spi⋅na

[spahy-nuh]
–noun, plural -nae [-nee] . Anatomy, Zoology.
a spine or spinelike projection.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME < L spīna thorn, backbone; see spine
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Main Entry: spi·na
Pronunciation: 'spI-n&
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural spi·nae /-"nE/
: ananatomical spine or spinelike process

Main Entry: spinae
—see ERECTOR SPINAE
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spina spi·na (spī'nə)
n. pl. spi·nae (-nē)
A spine-shaped or sharp thornlike anatomical process.

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