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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Hughes said that including exercises based on strength and muscular endurance in a routine that targets the pelvic floor and core could help prepare the body for childbirth. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025 The pain typically presents in the abdominal area (stomach) or pelvic area (lower stomach area, where the uterus, bladder, and genitals are). Wendy Wisner, Health, 26 Feb. 2025 Attorneys for Bailey maintain that hospitals also must provide pelvic exams. Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2025 Thanks to wrist, pelvic and elbow injuries, Quickley missed the entire preseason and all but 2 1/2 games in the regular season. Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025 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 10 Mar. 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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