iliac

[il-ee-ak]

adjective

of, relating to, or situated near the ilium.

Origin of iliac

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

Related formstrans·il·i·ac, adjective

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Historical Examples of iliac

The country doctors again brought in a verdict of iliac passion.
Mauprat
George Sand
At the left groin, the iliac vein was greatly distended with pus.
On the origin of inflammation of the veins
Henry Lee
She drew the girl to the window and pointed to a group of dim figures near the iliac bushes.
The Two Vanrevels
Booth Tarkington
It is not united with its fellow, and is represented by a plate with slightly developed pubic and iliac processes.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4)
Francis Maitland Balfour
The iliac section never articulates with the vertebral column.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4)
Francis Maitland Balfour

British Dictionary definitions for iliac

iliac

adjective

anatomy of or relating to the ilium

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Word Origin and History for iliac

adj.

1510s, "pertaining to the disease ileus or colic," from French iliaque or directly from Late Latin iliacus, from ilium "flank, side, entrails" (see ileum).

iliac in Medicine