First Known Use: 1753
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sacrum
noun sa·crum \ˈsa-krəm, ˈsā-\
plural sa·cra \ˈsa-krə, ˈsā-\
Definition of SACRUM
: the part of the vertebral column that is directly connected with or forms a part of the pelvis and in humans consists of five fused vertebrae
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Origin of SACRUM
New Latin, from Late Latin os sacrum last bone of the spine, literally, holy bone, translation of Greek hieron osteon
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sacrum
noun sa·crum \ˈsak-rəm, ˈsā-krəm\
plural sa·cra \ˈsak-rə, ˈsā-krə\
Medical Definition of SACRUM
: the part of the spinal column that is directly connected with or forms a part of the pelvis by articulation with the ilia and that in humans forms the dorsal wall of the pelvis and consists of five fused vertebrae diminishing in size to the apex at the lower end which bears the coccyx
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