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[pel-vis] / ˈpɛl vɪs /


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Her pelvis is better, but she has been told she will never have full movement in her wrist.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

He crashed onto the saddle horn when his horse stopped suddenly at a calf-sorting event, splitting his pelvis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Scientists recovered parts of the dinosaur's spine, including more than 30 vertebrae from the neck, back, and tail, along with several ribs and part of the pelvis.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

The broadcaster and author said he broke his leg, hip, pelvis and a "bunch of ribs" at the CogX convention at the O2 arena in London after giving the keynote address in September 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Arms at the sides, knees bent, lift the pelvis, roll the backbone down.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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