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

Recent Examples on the Web Her doctor ordered a pelvic ultrasound that could provide a diagnosis — but the results of that ultrasound, which took place May 10 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield, still aren't available. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2024 The second most common is abdominal or pelvic discomfort and a sense of bloating. Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for pelvic 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Pelvic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pelvic. Accessed 29 May. 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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