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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

iliac crest

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.34 in modern English

Syllables
il-i-ac crest
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The visible impressions made by the ilium marking the top of the pelvis at the threshold of the torso and lower extremities.

Example Sentences

Etymology

iliac + crest

Inflected Forms

iliac crests (plural)

Phrases

iliac furrow

Frequently Paired Words

iliac furrow

Questions

What does iliac crest mean?
The visible impressions made by the ilium marking the top of the pelvis at the threshold of the torso and lower extremities.
Where does iliac crest come from?
iliac + crest

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