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pelvis

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

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

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