English Explanatory Dictionary

Abernethy's fascia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A layer of tissue that separates the iliac artery from the iliac fascia.

Pronunciation

/ˈæb.ɚˌni.θi ˈfæ.ʃi.ə/ /ˈæb.ɚˌni.θi ˈfæ.ʃə/ /ˈæb.ɚˌni.θi ˈfeɪ.ʃi.ə/ /ˈæb.ɚˌni.θi ˈfeɪ.ʃə/

Word forms

Abernethy's fascia Abernethy's fascias

Etymology

Named after John Abernethy, English surgeon, + fascia, which through Italian derives from Latin fascia.

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