Used in a Sentence

iliac

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for iliac.

Editorial note

In biomechanical terms, the adult is restrained by the lap belt over his or her iliac crest in an accident (cf.

Examples15
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

Relating to the ilium.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of iliac gathered in one view.

adjective

Relating to the ilium.

adjective

Relating to ancient Ilium, or Troy.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for iliac.

adjective

Relating to the ilium.

adjective

Relating to ancient Ilium, or Troy.

Example sentences

1

In biomechanical terms, the adult is restrained by the lap belt over his or her iliac crest in an accident (cf.

2

The normal lap belt is designed to support the webbing on the iliac crest of the adult.

3

Young adults are distinguished through incomplete maturation of the medial clavicle, iliac crest and vertebral bodies.

4

I ultimately submitted to testing and discovered a congenital stenosis of the left iliac vein with heavy retroperitoneal collateralization that necessitated a stent to keep that iliac vein open.

5

This to repair an ascending aortic dissection that terminates in my left iliac.

6

They did the procedure where they drilled into my iliac (sp?) crust.

7

The prostates vascular territory is the anterior division of the internal iliac.

8

In infants, however, the iliac crest is not yet fully developed.

9

My aorta was 6.5cm in diameter before they found the ascending dissection, which started about 1mm from the aortic root, and terminates in my left iliac.

10

Maybe that kid had malformed iliac vessels as well...

11

I used to measure waists in the Air Force but apparently, according to this article, in the Navy way, placing the tape just above the iliac crest.

12

I know it is trapped up along my iliac crest going to try and have another shot there to see if that is the source of my pain.

Quote examples

1

It would be nice to have the option of the common English names too, like "iliac crest" instead of "crista iliaca".

2

"right iliac bone biopsy report with 11G needle").

Proper noun examples

1

Cray gets mentioned in the Reader 3 times, the simplicity quote, the pioneer quote and the timeline comparison with the Iliac-4 (p.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use iliac in a sentence?

In biomechanical terms, the adult is restrained by the lap belt over his or her iliac crest in an accident (cf.

What does iliac mean?

Relating to the ilium.

What part of speech is iliac?

iliac is commonly used as adjective.