iliac

[ il-ee-ak ]
/ ˈɪl iˌæk /

adjective

of, relating to, or situated near the ilium.

Origin of iliac

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

OTHER WORDS FROM iliac

trans·il·i·ac, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for iliac

iliac
/ (ˈɪlɪˌæk) /

adjective

anatomy of or relating to the ilium

Medical definitions for iliac

iliac
[ ĭlē-ăk′ ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or situated near the ilium.

Scientific definitions for iliac

ilium
[ ĭlē-əm ]

Plural ilia

The uppermost and widest of the three bones that fuse together to form each of the hipbones. See more at skeleton.

Other words from ilium

iliac adjective