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Noun: iliac artery
  1. One of the large arteries supplying blood to the pelvis and legs
    "The iliac artery was palpated to check for peripheral pulse";
    - arteria iliaca

Derived forms: iliac arteries

Type of: arteria, arterial blood vessel, artery

Part of: ilium

Encyclopedia: Iliac artery