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sacroiliac

[ sak-roh-il-ee-ak, sey-kroh- ]

noun

  1. the joint where the sacrum and ilium meet.


adjective

  1. of, relating to, or affecting this joint.

sacroiliac

/ ˌseɪkrəʊˈɪlɪˌæk; ˌsæk- /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the sacrum and ilium, their articulation, or their associated ligaments


noun

  1. the joint where these bones meet

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sacroiliac1

First recorded in 1825–35; sacro- + iliac

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Example Sentences

For a man who is pushing 60, I'm in pretty good shape except for my sacroiliac.

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