English Explanatory Dictionary

C-spine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A neckbrace.
  2. The position in which a trauma patient's cervical spine is immobilized to prevent possible or further spinal injury.
  3. Abbreviation of cervical spinal immobilization.
verb
  1. To immobilize a person's neck and head.

Pronunciation

En-us-ncalif-cspine.ogg

Word forms

C-spine C-spines C-spining C-spined

Etymology

From cervical + spine.

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