pelvis

[ pel-vis ]

/ ˈpɛl vɪs /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR pelvis ON THESAURUS.COM

noun, plural pel·vis·es, pel·ves [pel-veez]. /ˈpɛl viz/. Anatomy, Zoology.

the basinlike cavity in the lower part of the trunk of many vertebrates, formed in humans by the innominate bones, sacrum, etc.

the bones forming this cavity.

the cavity of the kidney that receives the urine before it is passed into the ureter.

Origin of pelvis

1605–15; <New Latin; Latin: basin; akin to Greek pellís bowl

Words nearby pelvis

pelvimetry, pelvio-, pelvioplasty, pelviotomy, pelviperitonitis, pelvis, pelvis justo major, pelvis justo minor, pelvis major, pelvis minor, pelvivertebral angle

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Example sentences from the Web for pelvis

In an airline seat, the hips and pelvis rotate forward and the S curve flattens.
Flying Coach Is the New Hell: How Airlines Engineer You Out of Room|Clive Irving|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For just a moment, I froze and found myself imagining what it would feel like to break a pelvis.
Chicago’s Running of the Bulls|Hampton Stevens|July 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Trauma to the leg or to the hips and pelvis might cause a clot, but we were not told of any leg injury.
How Serious Is Hillary Clinton’s Blood Clot and Hospitalization?|Kent Sepkowitz|December 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In Area F searchers discovered the bones of her trunk and pelvis with both upper leg bones still connected.
Did They Get Her?|Diane Dimond|June 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST

This week, Ralph Lauren drew criticism for doctoring a photograph of a model to make her head look double the size of her pelvis.
Stop the Fat Jokes!|Meghan McCain|October 14, 2009|DAILY BEAST
As these organs grow, the pelvis, or the part of the body that contains them, also must grow to make room for them.
Confidences|Edith B. Lowry
The meatus lies about half an inch or two inches within the pelvis, the distance varying with the size of the dog.
The Dog|Dinks, Mayhew, and Hutchinson
This is owing to a shifting of the pelvis and has been especially well seen in man.
The Vertebrate Skeleton|Sidney H. Reynolds
The bones found were the pelvis—that is, the two hipbones—and six vertebrae, or joints of the backbone.
The Vanishing Man|R. Austin Freeman
Thus, in woman the pelvis is wider and shallower than in man.
The Sexual Life of the Child|Albert Moll

British Dictionary definitions for pelvis

pelvis

/ (ˈpɛlvɪs) /

noun plural -vises or -ves (-viːz)

the large funnel-shaped structure at the lower end of the trunk of most vertebrates: in man it is formed by the hipbones and sacrum

the bones that form this structure

any anatomical cavity or structure shaped like a funnel or cup

short for renal pelvis

Word Origin for pelvis

C17: from Latin: basin, laver

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for pelvis

pelvis

The bowl-shaped group of bones connecting the trunk of the body to the legs and supporting the spine. The pelvis includes the hip bones and the lower part of the backbone.

Medical definitions for pelvis

pelvis

[ pĕl′vĭs ]

n. pl. pel•vis•es

A basin-shaped structure of the vertebrate skeleton, composed of the innominate bones on the sides, the pubis in front, and the sacrum and coccyx behind, that rests on the lower limbs and supports the spinal column.

The cavity formed by this structure.

A basinlike or cup-shaped anatomical cavity.

Scientific definitions for pelvis

pelvis

[ pĕl′vĭs ]

Plural pelvises pelves (pĕl′vēz)

The basin-shaped structure in vertebrate animals that joins the spine and lower or hind limbs. In primates, the pelvis is composed of the two hipbones joined to the sacrum. It contains, protects, and supports the intestines, bladder, and internal reproductive organs.

单词	pelvis
释义	pelvis [ pel-vis ] / ˈpɛl vɪs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR pelvis ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural pel·vis·es, pel·ves [pel-veez]. /ˈpɛl viz/. Anatomy, Zoology. the basinlike cavity in the lower part of the trunk of many vertebrates, formed in humans by the innominate bones, sacrum, etc. the bones forming this cavity. the cavity of the kidney that receives the urine before it is passed into the ureter. Origin of pelvis 1605–15; <New Latin; Latin: basin; akin to Greek pellís bowl Words nearby pelvis pelvimetry, pelvio-, pelvioplasty, pelviotomy, pelviperitonitis, pelvis, pelvis justo major, pelvis justo minor, pelvis major, pelvis minor, pelvivertebral angle Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for pelvis In an airline seat, the hips and pelvis rotate forward and the S curve flattens. Flying Coach Is the New Hell: How Airlines Engineer You Out of Room\|Clive Irving\|November 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST For just a moment, I froze and found myself imagining what it would feel like to break a pelvis. Chicago’s Running of the Bulls\|Hampton Stevens\|July 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Trauma to the leg or to the hips and pelvis might cause a clot, but we were not told of any leg injury. How Serious Is Hillary Clinton’s Blood Clot and Hospitalization?\|Kent Sepkowitz\|December 31, 2012\|DAILY BEAST In Area F searchers discovered the bones of her trunk and pelvis with both upper leg bones still connected. Did They Get Her?\|Diane Dimond\|June 15, 2011\|DAILY BEAST This week, Ralph Lauren drew criticism for doctoring a photograph of a model to make her head look double the size of her pelvis. Stop the Fat Jokes!\|Meghan McCain\|October 14, 2009\|DAILY BEAST As these organs grow, the pelvis, or the part of the body that contains them, also must grow to make room for them. Confidences\|Edith B. Lowry The meatus lies about half an inch or two inches within the pelvis, the distance varying with the size of the dog. The Dog\|Dinks, Mayhew, and Hutchinson This is owing to a shifting of the pelvis and has been especially well seen in man. The Vertebrate Skeleton\|Sidney H. Reynolds The bones found were the pelvis—that is, the two hipbones—and six vertebrae, or joints of the backbone. The Vanishing Man\|R. Austin Freeman Thus, in woman the pelvis is wider and shallower than in man. The Sexual Life of the Child\|Albert Moll British Dictionary definitions for pelvis pelvis / (ˈpɛlvɪs) / noun plural -vises or -ves (-viːz) the large funnel-shaped structure at the lower end of the trunk of most vertebrates: in man it is formed by the hipbones and sacrum the bones that form this structure any anatomical cavity or structure shaped like a funnel or cup short for renal pelvis Word Origin for pelvis C17: from Latin: basin, laver Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to pelvis tank, abdomen, insides, tummy, gut, corporation, paunch, pot, intestines, venter, breadbasket, bay window, spare tire, beer belly, pot belly, solar plexus Cultural definitions for pelvis pelvis The bowl-shaped group of bones connecting the trunk of the body to the legs and supporting the spine. The pelvis includes the hip bones and the lower part of the backbone. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for pelvis pelvis [ pĕl′vĭs ] n. pl. pel•vis•es A basin-shaped structure of the vertebrate skeleton, composed of the innominate bones on the sides, the pubis in front, and the sacrum and coccyx behind, that rests on the lower limbs and supports the spinal column. The cavity formed by this structure. A basinlike or cup-shaped anatomical cavity. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for pelvis pelvis [ pĕl′vĭs ] Plural pelvises pelves (pĕl′vēz) The basin-shaped structure in vertebrate animals that joins the spine and lower or hind limbs. In primates, the pelvis is composed of the two hipbones joined to the sacrum. It contains, protects, and supports the intestines, bladder, and internal reproductive organs. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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pelvis

noun, plural pel·vis·es, pel·ves [pel-veez]. /ˈpɛl viz/. Anatomy, Zoology.

Origin of pelvis

Words nearby pelvis

Example sentences from the Web for pelvis

British Dictionary definitions for pelvis

noun plural -vises or -ves (-viːz)

Word Origin for pelvis

Words related to pelvis

Cultural definitions for pelvis

Medical definitions for pelvis

n. pl. pel•vis•es

Scientific definitions for pelvis

Plural pelvises pelves (pĕl′vēz)