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Examples of pelvic in a Sentence
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Endometriosis commonly grows on the surface of the uterus, the pelvic floor, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
—Anna Almendrala, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
In addition to the abdominal and oblique muscles, your core also includes the diaphragm, pelvic floor and multifidus muscle, also known as your deep core.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Early signs of pelvic floor weakening can start with urinary symptoms.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2024
The pelvic floor strength is important for all bodies.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2024
The cause of Russell’s death was determined to be pulmonary fat emboli and bleeding went into the cavity that holds the abdominal and pelvic organs.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
This overgrowth of nerves caused pelvic pain and frequent urination, some of the same symptoms people with recurrent UTIs experience.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 1 Mar. 2024
Even healthcare providers can draw few conclusions from a pelvic exam when used in isolation.
—Tracee Cornforth, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2024
Pregnancy and childbirth, along with aging, being overweight and surgery can weaken the pelvic floor muscles.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1799, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing pelvic
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Cite this Entry
“Pelvic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pelvic. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
Kids Definition
pelvic
adjective
pel·vic
ˈpel-vik
: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis
pelvic bones
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