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ilium Definition


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ilium
noun
    ilia
    1. anatomy.
      The largest of the three bones that form the upper part of each side of the pelvis. Non-technical equivalent haunch bone. See also innominate bone.
Derivative: iliac
adj
Etymology: 18c; 14c in obsolete sense meaning ileum: from Latin ilia groin or guts.



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