| pelvis renalis | <anatomy> The area at the centre of the kidney. Urine collects here and is funneled into the ureter. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| pelvis spuria | The expanded portion of the pelvis above the brim. Synonym: pelvis major, false pelvis, large pelvis, pelvis spuria. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvis vera | The cavity of the pelvis below the brim or superior aperture. Synonym: pelvis minor, pelvis vera, small pelvis, true pelvis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvisacral | Relating to both the pelvis, or hip bones, and the sacrum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelviscope | <instrument> Endoscopic instrument for examining the interior of the pelvis. Origin: pelvi-+ G. Skopeo, to view (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvitherm | Instrument for applying heat to the pelvic organs. Origin: pelvi-+ G. Therme, heat (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelviureterography | <investigation, radiology> Radiologic study of the kidney, ureters, and usually the bladder, performed with the aid of a contrast agent either injected intravenously, or directly through a ureteral or nephrostomy catheter or percutaneously. Synonym: pelviureterography, pyeloureterography, ureteropyelography. Origin: pyelo-+ G. Grapho, to write (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvivertebral angle | The angle made by the pelvis as defined by the plane of the superior pelvic aperture with the general axis of the trunk or vertebral column. See: inclination of pelvis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvocephalography | Roentgenographic measurement of the dimensions of the pelvis and the foetal head. Synonym: pelvicephalography, pelvocephalography. Origin: cephalo-+ pelvimetry (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvofemoral muscular dystrophy | One of the less well-defined types of muscular dystrophy, probably heterogenous in nature. Onset usually in childhood or early adulthood and both sexes affected. Characterised by weakness and wasting, usually symmetrical, of the pelvic girdle muscles, the shoulder girdle muscles, or both, but not the facial muscles. Muscle pseudohypertrophy, heart involvement, and mental retardation are absent. Variable inheritance. Synonym: Leyden-Mobius muscular dystrophy, pelvofemoral muscular dystrophy, scapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvoscopy | Examination of the pelvis for any purpose, usually by endoscopy. Synonym: pelvoscopy. Origin: pelvio-+ G. Skopeo, to view (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvospondylitis ossificans | Deposit of bony substance between the vertebrae of the sacrum. Origin: L. Pelvis, basin, + G. Spondylos, vertebra, + -itis; L. Os, bone, + facio, to make (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvic inflammatory disease |
collective term for any bacterial infection of the pelvic organs
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| pelvic inflammatory disease |
A nonspecific infection of the female genital tract, PID may be caused by one or multiple organisms. Symptoms include fever, pain, and vaginal discharge. It is important that PID be treated as soon as possible; it is associated with infertility (inability to get pregnant).
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| pelvic cavity |
The space inside the pelvis that holds the reproductive organs.
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| pelvic examination |
An examination during which a doctor inserts a speculum (an instrument that lets the clinician see inside the vagina) and examines the vagina, cervix and uterus. The doctor will feel for any lumps or changes. A Pap smear is usually done during a pelvic exam.
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| pelvic ultrasound |
A test that uses sound waves to produce an electronic image of the organs of the pelvis, especially the ovaries.
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