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sacral dimple
[ sey-kruhl, sak-ruhl dim-puhl ]
Definitions related to sacral dimple:
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(sacral sinus) A blind-ending, epithelial-lined tract that is located 5-25 mm from the anal verge.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A cutaneous indentation resulting from tethering of the skin to underlying structures (bone) of the intergluteal cleft.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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A small hollow area or sinus present at birth and located just above the crease of the buttocks. In most cases, pilonidal dimples are benign and may just be accompanied by increased hair growth in the area.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A sacral dimple is an indentation, present at birth, in the skin on the lower back. It's usually located just above the crease between the buttocks. Most sacral dimples are harmless and don't require any treatment.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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