hypogastric vein

/ˈhaɪpəˌgæstrɪk veɪn/
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Definitions of hypogastric vein
  1. noun
    a vein that unites with the external iliac vein to form the common iliac vein
    synonyms: internal iliac vein
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    type of:
    iliac vein, vena iliaca
    one of three veins draining the pelvic area
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