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iliac artery

/ˈɪliæk ˈɑːrtəri/

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/ˈɪliæk ˈɑːrtəri/C1formalmedical
  • ruКрупный кровеносный сосуд в тазу, отходящий от брюшной аорты и снабжающий кровью нижние конечности и область таза.

A major blood vessel in the pelvis that branches from the abdominal aorta, supplying blood to the lower limbs and pelvic region.

  1. Major pelvic blood vesselC2formal

    A large artery in the pelvic region that branches from the abdominal aorta and supplies blood to the lower limbs and pelvic organs.

    ruПодвздошная артерия

    • The surgeon carefully clamped the iliac artery during the operation.
    • A blockage in the iliac artery can cause leg pain while walking.
    • Doctors used an ultrasound to examine the patient's iliac artery.