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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The hamstrings attach to the pelvis, so releasing tension in these muscles helps restore pelvic alignment and decrease low-back strain. Dana Santas, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026 Some symptoms of a urinary tract infection include frequent and painful urination, back or pelvic pain and urine that looks red, bright pink or cola-colored, according to Mayo Clinic. Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026 Bringing attention to your breath, body, and mental state can do wonders for opening your pelvic floor and zoning you into pleasure. Zahra Thompson, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026 Wrapping the right way is also crucial because doing it the wrong way can create downward pressure on your pelvic floor and cause a prolapse. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026 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 3 Feb. 2026.

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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