sacroiliac

American  

[sak-roh-il-ee-ak, sey-kroh-] / ˌsæk roʊˈɪl iˌæk, ˌseɪ kroʊ- /

noun

1. the joint where the sacrum and ilium meet.

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adjective

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

sacroiliac British  

/ ˌseɪkrəʊˈɪlɪˌæk, ˌsæk- /

adjective

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

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noun

1. the joint where these bones meet

Etymology

Origin of sacroiliac

First recorded in 1825–35; sacro- + iliac

Example Sentences

Out since May 7 because of sacroiliac joint inflammation that was causing pain in his lower back, Kershaw appears to be on the verge of returning to the Dodgers rotation — likely as soon as Sunday’s game in San Francisco against the Giants.

From Los Angeles Times

The veteran left-hander landed on the injured list with right sacroiliac joint inflammation.

From Los Angeles Times

The sacroiliac joints are in the hip, where the spine and pelvis connect.

From Los Angeles Times

The severity of Kershaw’s sacroiliac joint injury, and a potential timetable for his return, were not immediately disclosed.

From Los Angeles Times

The doctors and trainers Gervais consulted over the years offered various diagnoses including a herniated disk, bone spurs and dysfunction of the sacroiliac joints at the base of the spine.

From Washington Post