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tailbone
This term serves as the common, non-medical name for the coccyx. It carries a visceral connotation of vulnerability, as injuries to this area are typically associated with sudden, clumsy accidents like slipping on ice or falling backward. It is used in both casual conversation and clinical settings, though a doctor would prefer the Latin term in a formal report.
As a concrete anatomical noun, it follows standard English countability rules. While most humans have only one, the word is countable because it refers to a specific organ that can be discussed across a population of individuals.
Meanings
Examples
I fell on the ice and landed right on my tailbone.
My tailbone has been aching since the car accident.
You should use a donut pillow to relieve pressure on your tailbone.
The doctor checked to see if my tailbone was fractured.
I can not sit comfortably because of the pain in my tailbone.
The human tailbone is a remnant of a tail from our ancestors.
Does it still hurt when you put pressure on your tailbone?