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

/ ˌsæk-; ˌseɪkrəʊˈɪlɪˌæk /

adjective

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

noun

1. the joint where these bones meet

Word History and Origins

Origin of sacroiliac¹

First recorded in 1825–35; sacro- + iliac

Example Sentences

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

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