pelvis

BrE /ˈpel.vɪs/ AmE /ˈpɛl.vɪs/

noun en → es

1 ANATOMY [singular] C1

the part of the body between the abdomen and thighs, containing the reproductive organs in both sexes and the bladder and rectum in men; also called pelvic girdle.

pelvis, hueso pélvico

Collocations pelvic bone · pelvic cavity

  • The pelvis is a bowl-shaped structure.

    El hueso pélvico es una estructura en forma de cuenco.

2 MEDICINE [singular] C1

a medical examination of the pelvis, especially to check for signs of disease or injury.

examen pélvico

Collocations pelvic exam · pelvic examination

  • She had a pelvic exam last week.

    Ella tuvo un examen pélvico la semana pasada.