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

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

The chances are slim to non-existent, according to pelvic floor and prolapse specialists I spoke to for this story.

From Salon

For instance, Brock said he always wore gloves during pelvic exams and could not imagine refusing to address severe pain suffered by a patient.

From Los Angeles Times

The two-year-old had sustained fractures to both wrists and a "complex pelvic fracture involving several bones".

From BBC