sacrum (n)

n05279407

type n
lex_filenum 08
def wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis
def its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx
Outgoing links
Hypernym bone, os
Part holonym pelvis, pelvic girdle, pelvic arch, hip
Derivationally related form sacrum → sacral
Part meronym sacral vertebra
Incoming links
Derivationally related form sacral → sacrum
Pertainym (pertains to noun) sacral → sacrum
Hyponym bone, os
Part holonym sacral vertebra
Part meronym pelvis, pelvic girdle, pelvic arch, hip

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