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Iliac Artery
Definition 1
A branch of the abdominal aorta that supplies blood to the lower trunk and the legs. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Either of two large arteries originating from the abdominal aorta; they supply blood to the pelvis, abdominal wall and legs. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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