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sacrum

Syllabification: (sac·rum)
Pronunciation: /ˈsakrəm, ˈsā-/
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Definition of sacrum

noun (plural sacra /ˈsakrə, ˈsā-/ or sacrums)

Anatomy
  • a triangular bone in the lower back formed from fused vertebrae and situated between the two hipbones of the pelvis.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin os sacrum, translation of Greek hieron osteon 'sacred bone' (from the belief that the soul resides in it)

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