Definitions

1. adjective

located or situated above the iliac crest of the hip bone

“The suprailiac incision provides better access to the abdominal cavity.”

2. noun

the upper part of the iliac crest of the hip bone

“The suprailiac was fractured in the accident.”

3. noun

an incision above the iliac crest, typically used in abdominal surgery

“The surgeon made a suprailiac incision to access the patient’s internal organs.”