ILIUM


Meaning of ILIUM in English

[ 'ɪlɪəm ]

■ noun ( plural ilia ) the large broad bone forming the upper part of each half of the pelvis.

Origin

ME (orig. denoting the ileum): from L., singular of ilia 'flanks, entrails'.

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