Turkish Translation
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Basic Medical Sciences
Pelvis
The basin-shaped complex of bones that connects the axial skeleton to the lower limbs. It is composed of the two hip bones (os coxae), the sacrum, and the coccyx, protecting abdominal and pelvic viscera.
Turkish
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Pronunciation
ˈpɛlvɪs
Usage frequency
9
Relative in-app score
hipskeletontraumabasicATCobstetrics
Pelvic girdleBony pelvis
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Meaning and Clinical Context
The basin-shaped complex of bones that connects the axial skeleton to the lower limbs. It is composed of the two hip bones (os coxae), the sacrum, and the coccyx, protecting abdominal and pelvic viscera.
In any patient with a suspected pelvic fracture, especially if hemodynamically unstable, apply a pelvic binder to stabilize the pelvic ring and control hemorrhage.
Category
Example in Use
English: An anteroposterior (AP) radiograph of the pelvis is a standard component of the primary survey for high-energy trauma patients.
Turkish: Pelvisin anteroposterior (AP) radyografisi, yüksek enerjili travma hastaları için birincil değerlendirmenin standart bir bileşenidir.
Clinical Notes
Scenario
A motor vehicle collision victim arrives with hypotension and lower abdominal pain. Your primary survey includes assessing the pelvis for instability.
Response Template
We need to assess the stability of the pelvis before transferring the patient.
Mini FAQ
What does Pelvis mean in medical English?
The basin-shaped complex of bones that connects the axial skeleton to the lower limbs. It is composed of the two hip bones (os coxae), the sacrum, and the coccyx, protecting abdominal and pelvic viscera.
When is Pelvis used in clinical communication?
In any patient with a suspected pelvic fracture, especially if hemodynamically unstable, apply a pelvic binder to stabilize the pelvic ring and control hemorrhage.
Which glossary category includes Pelvis?
Pelvis is grouped under Basic Medical Sciences in the HealthSpeak glossary.
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