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Examples of pelvic in a Sentence
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In rare cases, breast cancer has directly spread into the wall of the bladder, which could cause symptoms such as blood in the urine, abdominal or pelvic pain, or difficulty urinating.
—Julie Scott, Msn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Untreated chlamydia and gonorrhea in women can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease which may lead to chronic pelvic pain, according to the World Health Organization.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
This tissue can swell and bleed during menstruation, create scar tissue in the pelvic region, as well as cysts (from blood that gets trapped in the ovaries), and also cause a crapload of physical and mental pain.
—Courtney Shea, refinery29.com, 9 Aug. 2024
But ultimately, the one that works best for you will depend on whether your pelvic floor skews toward the looser or tighter side of things—which is something that a pelvic floor physical therapist can evaluate.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 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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