sacrad, adv.
(ˈseɪkræd)
[f. sacr-um + -ad: see dextrad.]
Term proposed by Barclay for: Towards the sacrum, or the lower part of the body.
1803 Barclay New Anat. Nomencl. 166 Sacrad will signify towards the sacral aspect. 1808 ― Muscular Motions 315 If rotatory motions were to be admitted immediately sacrad and atlantad of the atlas. 1814 Wishart tr. Scarpa's Treat. Hernia i. 25 A little lower than [note Sacrad of] the ring it is attached to the spine. |