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Sacral vs Perineal - What's the difference?

sacral | perineal |

As adjectives the difference between sacral and perineal

is that sacral is (anatomy) of the sacrum while perineal is perineal.

As a noun sacral

is any of the sacral bones that make up the sacrum.

sacral

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (anatomy) Of the sacrum.
  • Sacred

    • Derived terms

    * sacral dimple * sacral nerve

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Any of the sacral bones that make up the sacrum

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    perineal

    English

    Alternative forms

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    Adjective

    (-)
  • Referring to the region of the perineum.
    • region of the body
  • :* His bicycle seat produced a great deal of perineal discomfort.
    • medical procedure
  • :* Many mothers find the use of perineal massage eases their childbirth.

    • Derived terms

    * deep perineal pouch * perineal body * perineally * perineal membrane * superficial perineal pouch