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Definition of urosacral

: of or being the caudal and sacral parts of the vertebral column specifically : of, relating to, or being the anterior caudal vertebrae of a bird that is consolidated with the true sacral vertebrae and pelvic bones

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ur- entry 2 + sacral

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“Urosacral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urosacral. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.

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