Ilium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪlɪəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ilium is a noun meaning (anatomy) The upper and widest of the three bones that make up each side of the hipbone.
Meaning
(anatomy) The upper and widest of the three bones that make up each side of the hipbone.
More Meanings
- (anatomy, obsolete) The ileum, part of the small intestine (in modern usage, misspelling of ileum).
Example Sentences
Holonyms: hip bone, os coxae < pelvis
Word Forms
- ilia
- ilion
Synonyms for ilium
Depending on context, synonyms include troy, ilion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ilion, troy, ischium, pubis, ileocecum, prepubis.
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