Meaning & use
Iliac
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Relating to the ilium, the broad upper part of the hip bone, or to the surrounding region of the body.
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The surgeon examined the patient's iliac artery for signs of blockage.
Pain in the iliac fossa can sometimes signal appendicitis.
A note on using this word
The ilium is the largest of the three bones that fuse to form the hip bone (pelvis); 'iliac' is used throughout anatomy, as in 'iliac crest' and 'iliac vein.'
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