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Definition of Coccyx

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Coccyx: The small tail-like bone at the bottom of the spine, very near the anus. It is the lowest part of the spinal column. Also known as tailbone.

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