pelvis
pronunciation
How to pronounce pelvis in British English:
UK [ˈpelvɪs]
How to pronounce pelvis in American English:
US [ˈpɛlvɪs]
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- Noun:
- the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates
- a structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter
Word Origin
- pelvis (n.)
- 1610s, "basin-like cavity formed by the bones of the pelvic girdle," from Modern Latin, from Latin pelvis "basin, laver," Old Latin peluis "basin," from PIE *pel- "container" (cognates: Sanskrit palavi "vessel," Greek pelex "helmet," pelike "goblet, bowl," Old Norse and Old English full "cup").
Example
- 1. Scans of his chest , abdomen , and pelvis likewise showed nothing .
- 2. If it were any larger at birth , a baby 's head would not fit through its mother 's pelvis .
- 3. According to the researchers , the pelvis shows a similar mosaic of traits .
- 4. Sediba 's pelvis , an upright butterfly shape , is likewise reminiscent of the human one .
- 5. You 're most likely to feel something if you have your pelvis raised .