Meaning & use
coccygeal
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relating to the coccyx, the small triangular bone at the base of the spine, commonly known as the tailbone.
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The patient reported coccygeal pain after falling on the ice.
The coccygeal region can be tender for weeks after a hard fall.
A note on using this word
A specialized medical/anatomical term; rarely used outside clinical or academic contexts.
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