The 27-year-old German failed to make it out in Friday practice because of a fever and he was replaced by GP2 Series runner and current Toyota reserve driver Kamui Kobayashi.
He then returned to the cockpit on Saturday morning, but missed the race after his high-speed crash into the barriers at the final chicane in the second phase of qualifying.
The original diagnosis was that he only suffered a leg wound, but further tests have confirmed that he has a cracked vertebra.
'Based on the initial diagnosis, we fully expected Timo to return in Brazil,' said Toyota president John Howett.
'But unfortunately a different injury has been revealed which prevents that.
'He will remain in Germany to recover and we hope he can recuperate in time for Abu Dhabi, although at this stage the situation is not clear.'
Reserve driver Kobayashi will stand-in for the injured Glock in Brazil.
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