noun
- plural of pelvis; the basin-shaped structures formed by the hip bones in the lower part of the torso
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The doctor compared X-rays of both patients’ pelves.
- Female pelves are typically wider than male pelves.
- The archaeologist studied ancient pelves to determine gender.
- Childbirth can affect the alignment of women’s pelves.
- The anatomy class examined models of human pelves.
- Fractures to pelves require careful medical treatment.