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coccyx
[ kok-siks ]
noun
- a small triangular bone forming the lower extremity of the spinal column in humans, consisting of four ankylosed rudimentary vertebrae.
- a corresponding part in certain animals.
coccyx
/ kɒkˈsɪdʒɪəl; ˈkɒksɪks /
noun
- a small triangular bone at the end of the spinal column in man and some apes, representing a vestigial tail
coccyx
/ ŏ′ĭ /
, Plural coccyges ŏ-sī′jēz,ŏ′ĭ-ŧ′
- A small triangular bone at the base of the spine in humans and apes. It is composed of several fused vertebrae.
- Also called tailbone
Derived Forms
- coccygeal, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- dz·ⲵ·· [kok-, sij, -ee-, uh, l, -, sij, -, uh, l], adjective
- t·dz·ⲵ· adjective
- cdz·ⲵ· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of coccyx1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of coccyx1
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Example Sentences
Following this evolutionary split, the group of apes that includes present-day humans evolved the formation of fewer tail vertebrae, giving rise to the coccyx, or tailbone.
Davidson had revealed that Kelly had bruised his coccyx after the two fell off the stage at "Saturday Night Live."
He noted that while humans and apes lack a visible tail, they share a tiny set of vertebrae that extend beyond the pelvis — a structure known as the coccyx.
The coccyx cushion in his cart suggests he may have suffered a fall.
If you wanted to slip and slide around in a circle and be in danger of banging your coccyx, you could go home and mop, which you have never before desired to do.
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