spinous /spi·nous/ (spi´nus) pertaining to or like a spine.
spinous
spi·nous (sp  n s)adj. Relating to, shaped like, or having a spine or spines. |
spinous
[spī′nəs]
Etymology: L, spina, backbone
pertaining to an object that has the shape of a spine or thorn.
spinous
pertaining to or like a spine.
dorsal spinous processes
processes of the vertebrae that underlie the backline of the animal.
spinous ear tick
see otobiusmegnini.
spinous layer
see stratum spinosum.
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