iliac

iliac Definition

ili·ac (il′ē ak′)

adjective

of or near the ilium

Etymology: LL iliacus, relating to colic < L ileus (see ileus), but with meaning as if < L ileum

iliac Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

fossa: In many cases a mass of stool may be felt in the left iliac fossa.
artery: Squeeze the left thigh muscles to force blood from branches of the iliac artery up the main vessel.
crest: He suffered bruising to his iliac crest, on the pelvic bone.
aneurysm: CONCLUSION: Percutaneous stent grafting provides a minimally invasive means of excluding non infected iliac aneurysm.
spine: The Claimant was seen again in clinic on the 14th May 2001 where she received an injection to the anterior superior iliac spine.
vein: If the iliac veins bleed: Control them with 5 minutes of pressure.

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