external iliac vein
- noun
- /ɪkˈstɜrnəl ˈɪliæk veɪn/
- Specialized
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vena ilíaca externa
- A blockage in the external iliac vein can cause serious circulation problems in the leg.
Examples
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During the operation, the surgeon carefully located the external iliac vein to avoid damaging it.
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The external iliac vein is often examined in cases of suspected deep vein thrombosis.
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The external iliac vein plays a crucial role in venous return.
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Doctors often examine the external iliac vein during surgeries.
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A blockage in the external iliac vein can cause serious circulation problems in the leg.
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During the operation, the surgeon carefully located the external iliac vein to avoid damaging it.
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The external iliac vein is often examined in cases of suspected deep vein thrombosis.
How Superficial
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound meaning is directly derivable from its parts: 'external' (outer), 'iliac' (of the pelvic/iliac bone) and 'vein' (blood vessel), so a learner who knows the constituents can infer it denotes a vein located on the outer iliac/pelvic region. Although it's a technical anatomical term, the composition is literal and parallels naming patterns in other languages, so prior exposure is not required for basic understanding if the words are known.
Etymology
External iliac vein: The medical name external iliac vein comes from old Latin words: external means 'outside', iliac refers to the 'ilium' or 'hip bone', and vein means a 'blood vessel'. So the name literally tells you it is the vein that runs outside the pelvic bone and carries blood from the leg.
