sacroiliac

[ sak-roh-il-ee-ak, sey-kroh- ]

noun

1. the joint where the sacrum and ilium meet.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or affecting this joint.

sacroiliac

/ ˌseɪkrəʊˈɪlɪˌæk; ˌsæk- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the sacrum and ilium, their articulation, or their associated ligaments

noun

1. the joint where these bones meet

Word History and Origins

Origin of sacroiliac¹

First recorded in 1825–35; sacro- + iliac

Example Sentences

Out since May 7 because of sacroiliac joint inflammation that was causing pain in his lower back, Kershaw appears to be on the verge of returning to the Dodgers rotation — likely as soon as Sunday’s game in San Francisco against the Giants.

From Los Angeles Times

The veteran left-hander landed on the injured list with right sacroiliac joint inflammation.

From Los Angeles Times

The sacroiliac joints are in the hip, where the spine and pelvis connect.

From Los Angeles Times

The severity of Kershaw’s sacroiliac joint injury, and a potential timetable for his return, were not immediately disclosed.

From Los Angeles Times

AS, which can affect other parts of the body, results from inflammation between the vertebrae and in the sacroiliac joints.

From Washington Post