Iliac
Iliac , adjective
[Latin Iliacus, Greek {not transcribed}. See Iliad.]
Pertaining to ancient Ilium, or Troy. — Gladstone
Iliac , adjective
[Compare French iliaque. See Ileum, and compare Jade a stone.]
1.
(Anatomy) Pertaining to, or in the region of, the ilium, or dorsal bone of the pelvis; as, the iliac artery.
2.
See Ileac, 1. [Rare]
Collocations (3)
Iliac crest , the upper margin of the ilium.
Iliac passion , See Ileus.
Iliac region , a region of the abdomen, on either side of the hypogastric regions, and below the lumbar regions.