pelvic

adjective
pel·​vic | \ ˈpel-vik How to pronounce pelvic (audio) \

Definition of pelvic

: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis

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Other Words from pelvic

pelvic noun

Examples of pelvic in a Sentence

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Each time a doctor performed a pelvic exam, or a nurse placed her hands on Braiden’s belly, Braiden felt intense dysphoria — the distress of being in a body that doesn’t match one’s gender identity. Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, "Braiden Schirtzinger is non-binary, pregnant and about to take on the most gendered role of all," 16 Aug. 2019 Cisneros’ hamstring had been ripped from his pelvic bone. Elaine Ayala, ExpressNews.com, "At 72, former San Antonio mayor Henry Cisneros is unbowed by paragliding mishap," 27 July 2019 Step the feet hips-distance apart In poses like crescent pose, Warrior I, and standing forward fold, opening the feet as wide as the hips allows more room for the pelvic floor and low back to release instead of tighten. Stephanie Mansour, NBC News, "5 ways to avoid back pain during yoga class," 22 July 2019 The suitcase also came with the brand's Dot Ben Wa Balls, which can help strengthen your pelvic floor. Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, "I Tried Everything in Lelo's $1,900 Sex Toy Suitcase — Yes, Everything," 31 Aug. 2018 Instead, those deep breaths cause the woman's transverse abdominals to curl around the baby, lift the pelvic floor, and raise the baby into the rib cage. Redbook, "This Bizarre Breathing Technique Can Literally Make Pregnant Women's Baby Bumps Disappear," 19 May 2017 In France, pelvic-floor physiotherapy is offered to post-partum women as standard; not so in Britain. The Economist, "For women, running is still an act of defiance," 28 June 2019 Numerous women have stated Tyndall watched them undress and proceeded to violate them during pelvic exams. CBS News, "Ex-longtime USC gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall had gun when arrested on sex assault charges, police say," 27 June 2019 For years, state regulations have required patients receiving abortions to undergo a pelvic exam before the procedure. Jennifer Calfas, WSJ, "Missouri Health Department Declines to Renew License for State's Last Abortion Clinic," 21 June 2019

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First Known Use of pelvic

1799, in the meaning defined above

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More Definitions for pelvic

pelvic

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of pelvic

: relating to or located in or near the pelvis

pelvic

adjective
pel·​vic | \ ˈpel-vik How to pronounce pelvic (audio) \

Medical Definition of pelvic

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of, relating to, or located in or near the pelvis pelvic organs pelvic pain

pelvic

noun

Medical Definition of pelvic (Entry 2 of 2)

: a pelvic part

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