pelvic
ˈpɛlvɪk
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Definition of pelvic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

medicalTECH.related to the pelvis area of the bodyTECH.
  • The doctor examined the pelvic region for any issues.
  • She suffered a pelvic injury during the game.
  • Pelvic pain can be a sign of various conditions.
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Expressions with pelvic

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forceful forward movement of the hips in dance or exercise
He did a pelvic thrust during the workout.
curved bone forming part of the bony ring at the lower torso
The doctor examined the pelvic bone for signs of a fracture.
muscular partition supporting pelvic organs
Exercises can strengthen the pelvic floor.
the bony structure supporting lower limbs in humans
The pelvic girdle supports the weight of the upper body.
space within the pelvis containing organs
The doctor examined the pelvic cavity for any abnormalities.
the skeletal structure supporting hind limbs in vertebrates
In birds, the pelvic arch supports the legs for walking.

Origin of pelvic

Latin, pelvis (basin)

Terms with pelvic included in their meaning

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clothing
undergarment worn by women and girls covering the pelvic area
anatomy
cup-like pelvic hollow forming the hip-joint receiving surface
clothing
undergarment worn by women and girls covering the pelvic area
health practice
pelvic floor exercises to improve muscle tone
pelvic health
egg-shaped device for pelvic muscle exercises
medical
surgical opening through the vagina to access pelvic organs
medical
diagonal measurement of the pelvic inlet
obstetrics
anteroposterior diameter of the pelvic inlet

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  1. French:pelvien, ...
  2. German:Becken-, ...
  3. Italian:pelvico, ...
  4. Spanish:pélvico, ...
  5. Portuguese:pélvico, ...
  6. Chinese:骨盆的, ...
  7. Japanese:骨盤の, ...
  8. Arabic:حَوضي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַגְנִי, ...
  10. Russian:тазовый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тазовий, ...
  12. Hindi:श्रोणीय, ...

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