noun
- plural of pelvis; the bowl-shaped structures of bones at the base of the spine that support the spine and protect abdominal organs
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The doctor compared X-rays of both patients’ pelvises.
- Female pelvises are typically wider than male pelvises.
- The archaeologist studied ancient pelvises to determine gender.
- Childbirth can affect the shape of women’s pelvises.
- The anatomy class examined models of different pelvises.
- Fractures to pelvises require careful medical treatment.