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sacrum


sa·crum

noun \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

Origin of SACRUM

New Latin, from Late Latin os sacrum last bone of the spine, literally, holy bone, translation of Greek hieron osteon
First Known Use: 1753

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