What does ILIAC mean?

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Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: relating to or situated in the region of the ilium, or the uppermost and widest of the three bones that make up each half of the pelvis

Pronunciations: US: /ɪˈlaɪ.æk/; UK: /ɪˈlaɪ.ək/

Origin and Usage: The word "iliac" comes from the Latin word "iliacus," which means "pertaining to the flank or loins." It was first used in English in the mid-17th century to describe things related to the ilium bone, which is part of the pelvis. The word is commonly used in medical contexts to describe conditions or structures in the region of the ilium.

Synonyms: pelvic, ilial, inguinal

Related Words: ilium, lilac, clavi, cavil, acini

Example Sentences:

• He suffered from severe pain in his right iliac region.
• The iliac crest is the most prominent part of the ilium.
• The doctor ordered an X-ray of the patients iliac bone.