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 ˈpelvic¹

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

Example Sentences

The former BBC 5 Live journalist and podcaster was experiencing pelvic organ prolapse - a condition that affects around one in twelve women, but which many have never even heard of.

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Its development aligns instead with the pelvic claspers, suggesting that the migrant tissue is now regulated by other networks.

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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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