Pelvis

usgb/ˈpelvɪs/
noun

The wide and low part of your body between your hips, especially in women.

She fractured her pelvis in a serious car accident.
Visual representation of "pelvis" - The wide and low part of your body between your hips, especially in women.

Often appears as...

  • fracture the pelvis
  • pelvis pain
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Gender Specific

The word 'pelvis' can imply differences between male and female anatomies in medical contexts.

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Women's pelvises are wider than men's to allow for childbirth.
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Injury Related

Often mentioned in the context of injuries, particularly those affecting mobility and stability.

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After the fall, her grandma's pelvis needed surgery to restore function.
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Health Concerns

Associated with various medical conditions and may be used in healthcare conversations.

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Chronic pelvis pain led him to consult an orthopedist.
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