pelvic

American  

[pel-vik] / ˈpɛl vɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the pelvis.

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pelvic British  

/ ˈpɛlvɪk /

adjective

1. of, near, or relating to the pelvis

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Etymology

Origin of pelvic

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

Explanation

Anything pelvic relates to the pelvis, which are the bones at the bottom of your spine, below your waist and above your legs. Elvis got in trouble for shaking his pelvic area on television. Pelvis refers the bowl-shaped bones right below your gut and include your hips. The pelvis is the center of your body, and anything pelvic is therefore important. Men don’t usually have to, but women go for pelvic exams. The pelvic area is crucial in childbirth. It’s also an important part of dance – no one’s getting in trouble for hip shaking these days!

Example Sentences

McDaniel’s work is rooted in holistic pelvic health and touch therapy, which she discovered after giving birth to her second child at age 46.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Today, McDaniel — who calls herself a “womb witch”— practices a different kind of magic: pelvic care bodywork.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

This position can strain the pelvic floor, making it harder to fully empty the bladder and increasing the chance of splashing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

In the Western area there has been a 13% increase in the trust's pelvic health physiotherapy service.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In one skeleton’s pelvic area mountain bluebirds had built a nest, and in it the female bird, surrounded by peeping young, stared beadily at the startled boy.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols