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aortoiliac

aortoiliac

8.8
That connects the main blood vessel from the heart and the blood vessels to the legs
  • adjective
  • /eɪˌɔrtoʊˈɪliæk/
  • Specialized
: aortoilíaco
  • Imaging revealed a narrowing in the aortoiliac arteries.

Examples

  • A aortoiliac bypass may be necessary to improve blood flow to the legs.

  • The aortoiliac arteries are crucial for circulation.

  • The doctor examined the aortoiliac region for signs of blockage.

  • Surgeons performed an aortoiliac bypass to improve blood flow.

  • The doctor examined the aortoiliac region for signs of blockage.

  • Imaging revealed a narrowing in the aortoiliac arteries.

  • A aortoiliac bypass may be necessary to improve blood flow to the legs.

Surface Forms

aortoiliac positive

Morphology

aortoiliac = aorta + iliac (transparent) = aorto + iliac

Combines anatomical terms 'aorta' and 'iliac' to indicate relation to both; predictable if the learner knows those anatomical terms.

Etymology

Aortoiliac combines aorto-, from aorta meaning 'main artery', and iliac, from ilium meaning 'hip bone', so the word points to the aorta and the arteries near the hips.