iliac artery (Meaning)
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iliac artery (n)
one of the large arteries supplying blood to the pelvis and legs
Synonyms & Antonyms of iliac artery
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iliac artery Sentence Examples
- The iliac artery supplies blood to the lower abdomen and pelvis.
- The common iliac artery originates from the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta at the level of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
- The common iliac artery then divides into the internal and external iliac arteries.
- The internal iliac artery supplies blood to the pelvic organs.
- The external iliac artery travels down the thigh and eventually becomes the femoral artery.
- An occlusion of the iliac artery can lead to ischemic pain in the lower extremities.
- Iliac artery stenosis is a narrowing of the iliac artery that can cause reduced blood flow to the legs.
- Iliac artery aneurysm is a ballooning of the iliac artery that can rupture and cause life-threatening bleeding.
- Endovascular repair is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat iliac artery aneurysms.
- Open surgical repair is an alternative option for treating iliac artery aneurysms that involve replacing the damaged section of the artery.
FAQs About the word iliac artery
one of the large arteries supplying blood to the pelvis and legs
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No antonyms found.
The iliac artery supplies blood to the lower abdomen and pelvis.
The common iliac artery originates from the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta at the level of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
The common iliac artery then divides into the internal and external iliac arteries.
The internal iliac artery supplies blood to the pelvic organs.
