vertebral UK /ˈvɜː.tɪ.bɹəl/US /vɚˈti.bɹəl/adjective 3noun 1forms 1 adjective3 •Of or relating to a vertebra or the spine. •Having or made of vertebrae. •Having a spinal column. noun1 •Any of the large dorsal scales along the top of a snake's back. formsvertebrals