pelvis

pel·vis

noun \ˈpel-vəs\

plural pel·vis·es \-və-səz\ or pel·ves \-ˌvēz\

Definition of PELVIS

1

: a basin-shaped structure in the skeleton of many vertebrates that is formed by the pelvic girdle and adjoining bones of the spine

2

: the cavity of the pelvis

3

: the funnel-shaped cavity of the kidney into which urine is discharged

Origin of PELVIS

New Latin, from Latin, basin; perhaps akin to Old English & Old Norse full cup

First Known Use: 1615

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

pel·vis

noun \ˈpel-vəs\   (Medical Dictionary)

plural ; pel·vis·es \-və-səz\ (audio pronunciation)or ; pel·ves \-ˌvēz\ (audio pronunciation)

Medical Definition of PELVIS

1

: a basin-shaped structure in the skeleton of many vertebrates that is formed by the pelvic girdle together with the sacrum and often various coccygeal and caudal vertebrae and that in humans is composed of the two hip bones bounding it on each side and in front while the sacrum and coccyx complete it behind

2

: pelvic cavity

3

: renal pelvis

Illustration of PELVIS