hemisacralization

hemisacralization

 [hem″e-sa″kral-ĭ-za´-shun] fusion of the fifth lumbar vertebra to the first segment of the sacrum on only one side.

hemisacralization

(hem?e-sa?kral-i-za'shun) The abnormal development of one half of the fifth lumbar vertebra so that it is fused with the sacrum. See: sacralization