sacral
pronunciation
How to pronounce sacral in British English:
UK ['seɪkrəl]
How to pronounce sacral in American English:
US ['seɪkrəl]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or near the sacrum
- of or relating to sacred rites
Word Origin
- sacral (adj.)
- 1767, in anatomy, "of or pertaining to the sacrum, from Modern Latin sacralis. In anthropology, "pertaining to religious rites," 1882, from Latin sacrum "sacred thing, rite" (see sacred). Related: sacralization.
Example
- 1. Primary sacral neoplasm : histopathology and imaging manifestations .
- 2. Sacral resection is associated with significant morbidity .
- 3. Surgical treatment of symptomatic sacral canal arachnoid cyst .
- 4. Associated injuries may include sacroiliac joint diastasis and , less commonly , sacral fractures .
- 5. Nursing care in excision of sacral neoplasms assisted by occluding the major aorta with a balloon catheter .