coccyx
noun
coc·cyx
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plural coccyges\ ˈkäk-sə-ˌjēz
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also coccyxes\ ˈkäk-sik-səz
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also coccyxes\ ˈkäk-sik-səz
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Definition of coccyx
: a small bone that articulates with the sacrum and that usually consists of four fused vertebrae which form the terminus of the spinal column in humans and tailless apes
Examples of coccyx in a Sentence
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When necessary, treatment for chronic tailbone pain may include instruction in pelvic floor relaxation techniques; physical therapy; or manipulation of the coccyx, which is usually performed through the rectum. — Mayo Clinic, chicagotribune.com, "Tailbone pain often goes away without medical treatment," 19 Aug. 2019 Your tailbone, or coccyx, is the bony structure at the bottom of your spine that helps support your pelvic floor. — Mayo Clinic, chicagotribune.com, "Tailbone pain often goes away without medical treatment," 19 Aug. 2019 The suspension keeps the driver in touch with the road while protecting the coccyx from too many bumps and bruises. — John Scott Lewinski, Ars Technica, "A 5-liter V8 in a world of small-capacity turbos: The 2018 Lexus GS F," 8 Apr. 2018 Ab rotation The human spine is composed of five sections: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum and coccyx. — Philly.com, "5 easy exercises you can do from your chair," 27 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'coccyx.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for coccyx
coccyx
noun
English Language Learners Definition of coccyx
technical
: the small bone at the end of the spine
See the full definition for coccyx in the English Language Learners Dictionary
coccyx
noun
coc·cyx
| \ ˈkäk-siks
\
\
plural coccyges\ ˈkäk-sə-ˌjēz
\
also coccyxes\ ˈkäk-sik-səz
\
\
also coccyxes\ ˈkäk-sik-səz
\
Medical Definition of coccyx
: a small bone that articulates with the sacrum and that usually consists of four fused vertebrae which form the terminus of the spinal column