pelvic
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈpɛɫvɪk// UK //pˈɛlvɪk// pelvic
adj. relating to the pelvis, which is the group of bones at the bottom of your torso. It describes things found in or near the area between your hips.
adj. relating to or located within the pelvis. Often used in medical or anatomical contexts to describe bones, muscles, or organs in the lower trunk.
The doctor checked for pelvic pain during the exam.
Physical therapists often recommend specific pelvic floor exercises to help patients recover after surgery.
The fossilized remains included a nearly complete pelvic girdle, allowing researchers to determine the creature's likely method of locomotion.
By surface analysis, pelv- + -ic.
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun.