iliac

[ il-ee-ak ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or situated near the ilium.

iliac

/ ˈɪlɪˌæk /

adjective

1. anatomy of or relating to the ilium

Other Words From

• trans·ili·ac adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of iliac¹

First recorded in 1510–20; ili(um) + -ac

Example Sentences

Dr. Sydenham orders, in cases of iliac passion, a live kitten to be laid on the abdomen.

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The two veins which convey the impure blood back to the mother, to be purified, originate from the iliac artery, in the pelvis.

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In presentations of the lower extremities also the same, excepting that they are sacro iliac and so on, instead of occipito.

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In presentations of the face the same; they being mento iliac and so on, instead of occipito.

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When there is much free blood care must be taken that no clots are left in the iliac foss.

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