sacral

/ˈsæk.rəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or near the sacrum, the triangular bone at the base of the spine, or the sacral region of the body, which includes the lower back and buttocks.

“The sacral area was painful after the fall.”

2. noun

the sacrum, the triangular bone at the base of the spine, or the sacral region of the body, which includes the lower back and buttocks.

“The patient was diagnosed with a sacral injury.”

3. noun

a part of an organ or structure that is situated near the sacrum, especially in the human body.

“The surgeon operated on a sacral nerve.”

Synonyms

  • coccygeal
  • lumbar
  • pelvic

Antonyms

  • cervical
  • dorsal