ilium

[ˈɪliəm]

ilium Definition

the uppermost and widest of the three bones that make up each half of the pelvis in mammals.

Using ilium: Examples

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  • Example

    The ilium is one of the three bones that make up the pelvis.

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Summary: ilium in Brief

The term 'ilium' [ˈɪliəm] refers to the uppermost and widest of the three bones that make up each half of the pelvis in mammals.