Definition of Tail bone

1. Noun. The end of the vertebral column in humans and tailless apes.

Exact synonyms: Coccyx
Generic synonyms: Bone, Os
Group relationships: Back, Backbone, Rachis, Spinal Column, Spine, Vertebral Column, Hip, Pelvic Arch, Pelvic Girdle, Pelvis
Terms within: Caudal Vertebra, Coccygeal Vertebra
Derivative terms: Coccygeal

Definition of Tail bone

1. Noun. (alternative form of tailbone) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Tail bone

1. The last bone of the spinal column, sometimes referred to as man's vestigial tail. The last portion of the vertebral column just below the sacrum. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tail Bone

taijutsu
taikanite
taiko
taikonaut
taikonauts
taikos
tail-bay
tail-bays
tail-flower
tail-specific protease
tail away
tail between one's legs
tail block
tail bone (current term)
tail bud
tail coat
tail dragger
tail draggers
tail end
tail ends
tail feather
tail fin
tail fins
tail fold
tail gate
tail gunner
tail lamp
tail lift

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