pelvic

adjective

pel·​vic ˈpel-vik How to pronounce pelvic (audio)
: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis
pelvic noun

Examples of pelvic in a Sentence

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Most notably, the pelvic floor muscles play a key role supporting vaginal delivery in childbirth. Sara Braun, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025 During the demonstration, Archdeacon, dressed in a suit and tie, showed his fellow surgeons how to implant the plates and screws of the Pro into a model of human pelvic bones. Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025 This can include switching to different medications, such as Myrbetriq (mirabegron) or Gemtesa (vibegron), or implementing bladder retraining and pelvic floor strengthening exercises. Ashley Wong, Health, 10 Nov. 2025 After scoring in the first quarter against the Saints on Sunday, Dowdle appeared to get in position to celebrate similarly but refrained from any pelvic thrusts, drawing approval from the league’s social media account. Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pelvic

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pelvic was in 1799

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“Pelvic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pelvic. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

pelvic

adjective
pel·​vic ˈpel-vik How to pronounce pelvic (audio)
: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis
pelvic bones

Medical Definition

pelvic

1 of 2 adjective
pel·​vic ˈpel-vik How to pronounce pelvic (audio)
: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis
pelvic organs
pelvic pain

pelvic

2 of 2 noun
: a pelvic part

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