pelvis
noun#14,774
Translations
- 骨盤こつばん
- 腎盂じんう
English definition
- the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates
Examples
- In women, the pelvis is broader and lower, and all of its dimensions are larger, than in men.
- The doctor will examine the pelvis and rectum to feel for any blockages.