vertebration

[ vur-tuh-brey-shuhn ]

noun

1. vertebrate formation.

vertebration

/ ˌvɜːtɪˈbreɪʃən /

noun

1. the formation of vertebrae or segmentation resembling vertebrae

Word History and Origins

Origin of vertebration¹

First recorded in 1880–85; vertebrate + -ion

Example Sentences

At first we see the vertebration in the hinder region of the skull very clearly.

From Project Gutenberg

The vertebration (articulation) of the vertebrates is not outwardly visible like that of the articulates.

From Project Gutenberg