: a basin-shaped structure in the skeleton of many vertebrates that is formed by the pelvic girdle and adjoining bones of the spine
During puberty, the shape of the pelvis begins to take on distinctly male or female features … Christopher Joyce and Eric Stover
Dysfunction can occur with uneven distribution of weight on the pelvis, a common and usually benign condition that can be exacerbated by running. Carol Potera
Endometriosis is the presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside the endometrial cavity, but usually confined to the pelvis … Daniel W. Cramer et al.
Recent Examples on the WebBegin to crouch while keeping your spine aligned—head over heart over pelvis. Catherine Mevs, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2022 Before Shakira's hips didn't lie, Elvis's pelvis was the only thing anyone could talk about. Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 The top and the skirt, held together by silver geometric clasps, clung tightly to her figure and gave an ample view of her bust, pelvis, abdomen, and waist. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Aug. 2022 The bullets exploded through his left arm, stomach, pelvis and left leg, causing such destruction to his 5-year-old body that doctors still can’t say for certain how many bullets hit him. Holly Bailey, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2022 The 45-year-old woman suffered leg and pelvis fractures. Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2022 Each of the seven vehicles was given an overall rating, as well as for specific features, like structure and safety of the cage, injury measures to head and neck, torso and pelvis, and head protection. Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Addressing the hip flexors is a key starting point for hip and pelvis mobility. Dana Santas, CNN, 4 Aug. 2022 Walker also had injuries to his face, heart, both lungs, liver, spleen, left kidney, intestines, pelvis, iliac artery and several bones in his legs, according to chief medical examiner Lisa Kohler. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 15 July 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Latin, basin; perhaps akin to Old English & Old Norse full cup