urosacral

adjective

uro·​sacral

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: of or being the caudal and sacral parts of the vertebral column

specifically : of, relating to, or being the anterior caudal vertebrae of a bird that is consolidated with the true sacral vertebrae and pelvic bones

Word History

Etymology

ur- entry 2 + sacral

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