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 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 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 5 Nov. 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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