pelvic index

noun

: the ratio of the transverse diameter to the dorsoventral diameter of the opening formed by the pelvic brim multiplied by 100

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“Pelvic index.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pelvic%20index. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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