Definition of Iliac vein

1. Noun. One of three veins draining the pelvic area.

Exact synonyms: Vena Iliaca
Specialized synonyms: Hypogastric Vein, Internal Iliac Vein, External Iliac Vein, Common Iliac Vein
Generic synonyms: Vein, Vena, Venous Blood Vessel

Medical Definition of Iliac vein

1. A vein on either side of the body which is formed by the union of the external and internal iliac veins and passes upward to join with its fellow of the opposite side to form the inferior vena cava. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Iliac Vein

iliac crest
iliac fascia
iliac fossa
iliac furrow
iliac furrows
iliac horn
iliac horns
iliac muscle
iliac plexus
iliac roll
iliac spine
iliac steal
iliac tubercle
iliac tuberosity
iliac vein (current term)
iliac veins
iliacal
iliacosubfascial fossa
iliacosubfascial hernia
iliacus
iliacus minor
iliacuses
iliadelphus
iliads
ilial
ilices
ilicic
ilicic acid
ilicin

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