Sacrococcygeal

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Sacrococcygeal

Sacrococcygeal (pronunciation: /ˌsæ.kroʊ.kɒkˈsiː.dʒi.əl/) refers to the region of the human body where the sacrum and coccyx (tailbone) meet.

Etymology

The term 'sacrococcygeal' is derived from the Latin words 'sacrum', which means 'sacred bone', and 'coccyx', which is derived from the Greek word 'kokkux', meaning 'cuckoo' due to its resemblance to the bird's beak.

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