sacroiliac
[ sak-roh-il-ee-ak, sey-kroh- ]
/ ˌsæk roʊË?ɪl iˌæk, ËŒseɪ kroÊŠ- /
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noun
the joint where the sacrum and ilium meet.
adjective
of, relating to, or affecting this joint.
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How to use sacroiliac in a sentence
For a man who is pushing 60, I'm in pretty good shape except for my sacroiliac.
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British Dictionary definitions for sacroiliac
sacroiliac
/ (ËŒseɪkrəʊË?ɪlɪˌæk, ËŒsæk-) anatomy /
adjective
of or relating to the sacrum and ilium, their articulation, or their associated ligaments
noun
the joint where these bones meet
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Medical definitions for sacroiliac
sacroiliac
[ sÄ?k′rÅ-Äl′ē-Ä?k′, sÄ?′krÅ- ]
adj.
Of, relating to, or affecting the sacrum and ilium and their articulation or associated ligaments.
n.
The sacroiliac region or cartilage.
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