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ilium /il·i·um/ (il´e-um) pl. i´lia   [L.] the expansive superior portion of the hip bone (os coxae); it is a separate bone in early life.

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il·i·um (l-m)

n. pl. il·i·a (--)

The uppermost and widest of the three bones constituting either of the lateral halves of the pelvis. Also called iliac bone.

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ilium (il´ēm),

n the most superior of the three bones that make up the innominate bone. The ilium forms part of the acetabulum. The iliac crest is a source of bone for mandibular and chin reconstruction and enhancement.

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ilium

pl. ilia [L.] the cranial portion of the hip bone.

See also Table 10.