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pelvic cavity

pelvic cavity

1 5.3
Space inside the hip bones that holds organs like the bladder and rectum
  • noun
  • /ˈpɛlvɪk ˈkævɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cavidad pélvica
  • The pelvic cavity houses several vital organs.

You can have pain in the OR pressure in your pelvic cavity, including pain with intercourse.

Examples

  • The pelvic cavity contains important organs such as the uterus, prostate, and rectum.

  • Doctors examined the patient's pelvic cavity for signs of internal bleeding after the accident.

  • The bladder is located within the pelvic cavity and is protected by the surrounding bones.

  • Surgeons often examine the pelvic cavity during procedures.

  • The pelvic cavity contains important organs such as the bladder, rectum, and reproductive organs.

  • As the baby grows, it will move down into the pelvic cavity before birth.

  • During a medical examination, the doctor explained the significance of the pelvic cavity and its surrounding structures.

Surface Forms

pelvic cavity singular
pelvic cavities plural

Morphology

pelvic + cavity

The meaning is directly and transparently derivable from 'pelvic' (pertaining to the pelvis/lower torso) combined with 'cavity' (a hollow or space), so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes the space within the pelvis. This adjective+noun anatomical composition is a common, cross-linguistic naming pattern and therefore predictable for B1 learners.

Etymology

Pelvic cavity comes from pelvic, the ring of bones at the base of the spine, and cavity, meaning 'a hollow space'. So pelvic cavity now means the inner space inside those bones that 'contains' the bladder, rectum, and reproductive organs.