| pelvic plane of least dimensions | The plane that extends from the end of the sacrum to the inferior border of the pubic symphysis; it is bounded posteriorly by the end of the sacrum, laterally by the ischial spines, and anteriorly by the inferior border of the pubic symphysis. Synonym: midplane, plane of least pelvic dimensions, plane of midpelvis, third parallel pelvic plane. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| pelvic plane of outlet | The lower opening of the true pelvis, bounded anteriorly by the pubic arch, laterally by the rami of the ischium and the sacrotuberous ligament on either side, and posteriorly by these ligaments and the tip of the coccyx. Synonym: apertura pelvis inferior, apertura pelvis minoris, fourth parallel pelvic plane, pelvic outlet, pelvic plane of outlet, plane of outlet. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvic plexus | One of the bilateral autonomic plexus in the pelvis distributed to the pelvic viscera; it receives the hypogastric nerves and the pelvic splanchnic nerves. Synonym: plexus hypogastricus inferior, plexus pelvinus, pelvic plexus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvic presentation | Presentation of any part of the pelvic extremity of the foetus, the nates, knees, or feet; more properly only of the nates; frank breech presentation occurs when the foetus presents by the pelvic extremity; the thighs may be flexed and the legs extended over the anterior surfaces of the body; in (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvic promontory | The most prominent anterior projection of the base of the sacrum. Synonym: pelvic promontory, promontorium ossis sacri, promontory of the sacrum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvic splanchnic nerves | Visceral branches from the ventral primary rami of the second, third, and fourth sacral spinal nerves that join the inferior hypogastric plexus, to form the pelvic plexuses to and from which they convey presynaptic parasympathetic and sensory fibres, respectively. Synonym: nervi pelvici splanchnici, nervi erigentes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvic surface of sacrum | The surface of the sacrum that faces downward and forward forming part of the posterior wall of the pelvic cavity. Synonym: facies pelvina ossis sacri. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvic version | Version by means of which a transverse or oblique presentation is converted into a pelvic presentation by manipulating the buttocks of the foetus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvicephalography | Synonym: cephalopelvimetry. Origin: pelvi-+ G. Kephale, head, + grapho, to write (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvicephalometry | Measurement of the female pelvic diameters in relation to those of the foetal head. Origin: pelvi-+ G. Kephale, head, + metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvifixation | Surgical attachment of a floating pelvic organ to the wall of the pelvic cavity. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvigraph | An obsolete term for an instrument for drawing the contour and dimensions of the pelvis; may be drawn to scale. Origin: pelvi-+ G. Grapho, to write (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvilithotomy | Synonym: pyelolithotomy. Origin: pelvi-+ G. Lithos, stone, + tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvimeter | An obsolete term for instrument shaped like calipers for measuring the diameters of the pelvis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvimetry | Measurement of the dimensions and capacity of the pelvis. It includes cephalopelvimetry (measurement of foetal head size in relation to maternal pelvic capacity), a prognostic guide to the management of labour associated with disproportion. (12 Dec 1998) |
| pellet |
The material concentrated at the bottom of a centrifuge tube after centrifugation. (10)
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| peltate |
target-shaped.
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| PEL |
Picture element.
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| 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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| PEL | inflammation of the female pelvic organs (especially the Fallopian tubes) caused by infection by any of several microorganisms (chiefly gonococci and chlamydia) |
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| PEL | measuring instrument for performing pelvimetry |
| PEL | measurement of the dimensions of the bony birth canal (to determine whether vaginal birth is possible) |
| PEL | a structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter |
| PEL | the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates |
| PEL | large primitive reptile having a tall spinal sail |
| PEL | edaphosaurus |