| pelvimetry |
measurement of the dimensions of the bony birth canal (to determine whether vaginal birth is possible)
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| pelvis |
the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates a structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter
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| pelvic arch |
pelvis: the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates
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| pelvic inflammatory disease |
Pelvic inflammatory disease (or disorder) (PID) is a generic term for infection of the female uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries as it progresses to scar formation with adhesions to nearby tissues and organs. This may lead to tissue necrosis with/or without abscess formation. Pus can be released into the peritoneum. 2/3 of patients with laparoscopic evidence of previous PID were not aware they had had PID (Cecil's 5th ed). ...
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| pelvic exenteration |
Surgery to remove the lower colon, rectum, and bladder, and create openings (stomata) through which urine and stool are passed out of the body. In women, the cervix, vagina, ovaries, and nearby lymph nodes are also removed.
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