hypogastric artery

/ˈhaɪpəˌgæstrɪk ˌɑrdəri/
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Other forms: hypogastric arteries

Definitions of hypogastric artery
  1. noun
    the inner branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; divides into several branches that supply blood to the pelvic and gluteal areas
    synonyms: internal iliac artery
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    type of:
    arteria iliaca, iliac artery
    one of the large arteries supplying blood to the pelvis and legs
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