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 pelvic¹

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

Example Sentences

Bone pathologist Prof Anthony Freemont said he had never before seen such a degree of pelvic injury in a child in his 40-year career.

From BBC

It can cause painful periods and heavy bleeding, as well as pelvic pain, bloating and pain during sex.

From BBC

Police then found and questioned a woman who had been transferred to a nearby hospital for pelvic bleeding at 2:30 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Blake was first diagnosed with cancer in 2020, but it later spread to her lungs, liver and pelvic bone.

From BBC

According to the medical board accusation, the woman alleged that Cox proceeded without warning to perform a pelvic exam that the patient said was “extremely uncomfortable.”

From Los Angeles Times