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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According to Vet Times, this type of injury often happens along with pelvic trauma and can damage the nerves that control the tail, bladder, and back-end muscles. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025 Additionally, working with a pelvic floor therapist is a great way to create a longer term plan to strengthen the pelvic floor to minimize future issues. Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2025 Among the victims was a woman who was having a pelvic exam, though unaware she was being filmed during the process. Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025 Common causes include bacterial infections, tight pelvic floor muscles, or a previous surgery in the pelvic region. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 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 10 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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