| pelvio- | See: pelvi-. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| pelviolithotomy | <procedure, surgery> Operative removal of a calculus from the kidney through an incision in the renal pelvis. Synonym: pelvilithotomy, pelviolithotomy. Origin: pyelo-+ G. Lithos, stone, + tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvioperitonitis | Generalised inflammation of the peritoneum surrounding the uterus and fallopian tubes. Synonym: pelvioperitonitis, pelviperitonitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvioplasty | 1. Symphysiotomy or pubiotomy for enlargement of the female pelvic outlet. Synonym: pyeloplasty. Origin: pelvio-+ G. Plastos, formed (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvioscopy | Examination of the pelvis for any purpose, usually by endoscopy. Synonym: pelvoscopy. Origin: pelvio-+ G. Skopeo, to view (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelviotomy | Pelvitomy Synonym: symphysiotomy. Synonym: pubiotomy. Synonym: pyelotomy. Origin: pelvio-+ G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelviperitonitis | Generalised inflammation of the peritoneum surrounding the uterus and fallopian tubes. Synonym: pelvioperitonitis, pelviperitonitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvirectal sphincter | <anatomy> A circular band of muscular fibres at the recto sigmoid junction. Synonym: O'Beirne's sphincter, O'Beirne's valve, pelvirectal sphincter. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvis | The pelvis is a basin shaped cavity bordered by the pelvic girdle and sacrum, containing and protecting the bladder, rectum and reproductive organs. Pelvic, as pertains to the pelvis. (27 Sep 1997) |
| pelvis justo major | A symmetrical pelvis with greater than normal measurements in all diameters. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvis justo minor | A pelvis of the female type, but with all its diameters smaller than normal. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvis major | The expanded portion of the pelvis above the brim. Synonym: pelvis major, false pelvis, large pelvis, pelvis spuria. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvis minor | The cavity of the pelvis below the brim or superior aperture. Synonym: pelvis minor, pelvis vera, small pelvis, true pelvis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvis nana | A very small pelvis, in which the several bones are united by cartilage as in the infant. Synonym: pelvis nana. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pelvis obtecta | A form of kyphotic pelvis in which the angular curvature of the spine is low and extreme so that the spinal column projects horizontally across the inlet of the pelvis. (05 Mar 2000) |