iliac vein


Definition: Meaning of, iliac vein in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɪlɪak veɪn /

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iliac vein iliac veins
  1. one of three veins draining the pelvic area
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iliac vein used in phrases

  • circumflex iliac vein (noun)
    1. accompanies the artery of the same name
  • common iliac vein (noun)
    1. formed by the internal and external iliac veins; unites with its fellow from the opposite side of the body to form the inferior vena cava
  • external iliac vein (noun)
    1. a continuation of the femoral vein; unites with the internal iliac vein to form the common iliac vein
  • internal iliac vein (noun)
    1. a vein that unites with the external iliac vein to form the common iliac vein
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