split pelvis

n.

A pelvis in which the symphysis pubis is absent and the pelvic bones are separated, usually associated with exstrophy of the bladder.

RELATED CONTENT

What Are Split Infinitives?Sometimes infinitives need a little space. A split infinitive occurs when there’s an adverb between two parts of an infinitive. An infinitive consists of the word to and the simple form of a verb (e.g. to go and to read). “To suddenly go” and “to quickly read” are examples of split infinitives because the adverbs (suddenly and quickly) split (or break up) the infinitives to …

ischial tuberosity Read more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions.

Nearby words

split infinitive, split keyboarding, split one's sides, split page, split pea, split pelvis, split personality, split pin, split rail, split renal-function test, split ring

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.