pelvis

American  

[pel-vis] / ˈpɛl vɪs /

noun

Anatomy, Zoology.

PLURAL

pelvises, pelves

1. the basinlike cavity in the lower part of the trunk of many vertebrates, formed in humans by the innominate bones, sacrum, etc.

2. the bones forming this cavity.

3. the cavity of the kidney that receives the urine before it is passed into the ureter.

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pelvis British  

/ ˈpɛlvɪs /

noun

1. the large funnel-shaped structure at the lower end of the trunk of most vertebrates: in man it is formed by the hipbones and sacrum

2. the bones that form this structure

3. any anatomical cavity or structure shaped like a funnel or cup

4. short for renal pelvis

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pelvis Scientific  

/ pĕl′vĭs /

PLURAL

pelvises

1. The basin-shaped structure in vertebrate animals that joins the spine and lower or hind limbs. In primates, the pelvis is composed of the two hipbones joined to the sacrum. It contains, protects, and supports the intestines, bladder, and internal reproductive organs.

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pelvis Cultural  

1. The bowl-shaped group of bones connecting the trunk of the body to the legs and supporting the spine. The pelvis includes the hip bones and the lower part of the backbone.

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Etymology

Origin of pelvis

1605–15; < New Latin; Latin: basin; akin to Greek pellís bowl

Example Sentences

The window broke her neck and jaw and the impact of hitting the floor broke her pelvis and lower back.

From BBC

I found out about these options in December, when I broke my pelvis and two ribs in a ski accident in Switzerland.

From Washington Post

“It goes back to rhythm, and it goes back to the pelvis,” he said.

From New York Times

She damaged her spine, shattered her pelvis, crushed her shoulder and had a head injury that left her world in pieces.

From BBC

He got hit multiple times, in his legs, pelvis and abdomen.

From Washington Post

Related Words

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