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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One woman, identified as Jane Doe #1, alleged that during a December 2022 doctor’s visit for a worsening skin condition that required a prescription for a topical cream medication, Lee insisted on doing a pelvic exam. Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2025 Postpartum Incontinence Treatment Postpartum incontinence is best addressed with pelvic floor therapy, says Hochkammer, which is a holistic practice that focuses on identifying the physical, emotional, and social factors related to pelvic floor dysfunction. Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025 Your doctor may also perform a pelvic exam, Pap smear, endometrial biopsy and transvaginal ultrasound to determine the cause of the bleeding and to exclude more concerning conditions. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 Jan. 2025 Cervical cancer screenings are usually performed during a pelvic exam, which can be done at a walk-in clinic like Planned Parenthood, urgent care clinic, doctor’s office or other health care provider’s office. Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 6 Dec. 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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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