Coccyx

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkÉ’ksɪks/

Origin

From Ancient Greek κόκκυξ (kokkuks, "cuckoo"), referring to the curved shape of a cuckoo's beak when viewed from the side.

Full definition of coccyx

Noun

1. The final fused vertebrae at the base of the spine.

Synonyms

• tailbone

Hypernyms

• bone

Derived terms

• coccygeal
• coccygectomy