pelvic

[pel-vik]

adjective

1. of or relating to the pelvis.

ˈpelvic

/ ˈpɛlvɪk /

adjective

1. of, near, or relating to the pelvis

Word History and Origins

Origin of pelvic¹

First recorded in 1820–30; pelv(is) + -ic

Example Sentences

It can cause extreme pelvic pain and can make it difficult to get pregnant.

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He was found to have suffered "catastrophic" rib, pelvic and spine fractures following the collision.

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Endometriosis is a common but debilitating condition where tissue similar to the womb lining grows outside the uterus, often causing severe pelvic pain and infertility.

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A month prior to her death, Francis was hospitalized for “extreme pain” following a fracture in her pelvic area.

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Francis had recently been treated for pelvic pain caused by a fracture.

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