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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Davies is set to have a pelvic scan and may need stronger antibiotics, as his orthopaedic surgeon believes there could still be some of the bacteria in his body.

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"I didn't have a clue about pelvic floor!"

From BBC

A woman diagnosed with anal cancer has said she thought she was going to die after being left in agony following pelvic radiotherapy treatment.

From BBC

The trust and Ghosh are now recruiting more women with no history of pelvic pain, aged between 18 and 50, to take part in the trial.

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There were then calls for the NI Executive to set up a scheme to pay compensation to women injured by pelvic mesh implants.

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