pelvic

adjective

pel·​vic ˈpel-vik How to pronounce pelvic (audio)
: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis
pelvic noun

Examples of pelvic in a Sentence

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Xue explained that pelvic floor muscles coordinate a significant amount of bowel movement and work with the rest of the body to ensure stool comes out smoothly. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024 Geiger allegedly shot Osborne once in the pelvic region. Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2024 For individuals with stage IV cervical cancer that has spread outside of the pelvic region, the 5-year survival rate is 19%.3 Your prognosis depends on many factors, in addition to your cancer stage. Heidi Cope, Health, 20 Oct. 2024 Read More: What to Expect at a Mammogram People often confuse the procedure with a human papillomavirus (HPV) test or a pelvic exam. Chantelle Lee, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pelvic 

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pelvic was in 1799

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“Pelvic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pelvic. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

pelvic

adjective
pel·​vic ˈpel-vik How to pronounce pelvic (audio)
: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis
pelvic bones

Medical Definition

pelvic

1 of 2 adjective
pel·​vic ˈpel-vik How to pronounce pelvic (audio)
: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis
pelvic organs
pelvic pain

pelvic

2 of 2 noun
: a pelvic part

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