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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 doctor was attentive and caring about the woman's hormonal issues and pelvic pain. Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 20 Nov. 2025 Inability to relax the pelvic floor can cause problems, too, just as overly loose or unengageable pelvic floor muscles can. Casey Johnston, Wired News, 20 Nov. 2025 To alleviate this painful tension and restore proper pelvis and spine positioning, practice hip flexor releases such as my three-way hip flexor release or half-kneeling hip flexor stretches with proper pelvic positioning. Dana Santas, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025 Most notably, the pelvic floor muscles play a key role supporting vaginal delivery in childbirth. Sara Braun, Sacbee.com, 13 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 30 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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