pelvic

American

[pel-vik] / ˈpɛl vɪk /

adjective

of or relating to the pelvis.

ˈpelvic British

/ ˈpɛlvɪk /

adjective

of, near, or relating to the pelvis

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Etymology

Origin of pelvic

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

Example Sentences

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Leaky gut syndrome is particularly common among cancer patients who receive pelvic or abdominal radiation therapy.

From Science Daily

He said he was hospitalized for weeks with knee and pelvic injuries that required surgery and left him sidelined for months.

From Los Angeles Times

Leaflets and posters will be available to secondary schools covering menstrual health, endometriosis, pelvic health and menopause.

From BBC

Problems with your pelvic joints are a common symptom of pregnancy, affecting one in five expectant mothers to some degree.

From BBC

The team found a partial skeleton encased in rock that included portions of the lower jaw, vertebrae, and pelvic girdle.

From Science Daily

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