sacroiliac

sa·cro·il·i·ac | \ ˌsa-krō-ˈi-lē-ˌak

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Definition of sacroiliac

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of, relating to, or being the region of the joint between the sacrum and ilium sacroiliac pain

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Definition of sacroiliac (Entry 2 of 2)

: the sacroiliac region also : its firm fibrous cartilage

Examples of sacroiliac in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun According to Owen, the sacroiliac joints just beneath your spine that connect to the sacrum are similarly vulnerable, along with your wing-like hip bones. — Holly Lebowitz Rossi, Good Housekeeping, "What to Do Right After You Throw Out Your Back," 26 July 2018

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“Sacroiliac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sacroiliac. Accessed 4 Jun. 2020.

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