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Noun: internal iliac artery
  1. 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 internal iliac artery was ligated to control postpartum haemorrhage";
    - hypogastric artery

Derived forms: internal iliac arteries

Type of: arteria iliaca, iliac artery

Encyclopedia: Internal iliac artery