Noun: hypogastric artery ,hI-pu'gas-trik 'aa(r)-tu-ree
- The inner branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; divides into several branches that supply blood to the pelvic and gluteal areas
"The hypogastric artery was ligated to control postpartum haemorrhage";
- internal iliac artery
Derived forms: hypogastric arteries
Type of: arteria iliaca, iliac artery
Encyclopedia: Hypogastric artery