pelvi-

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Latin pēlvis (“basin”). By surface analysis, pelv- +‎ -i-.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɛlvi-/

Prefix

pelvi-

  1. (anatomy, medicine) pelvis.
    pelvimeter
  2. (anatomy, medicine) renal pelvis.
    pelviureteric

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with pelvi-
pelviabdominal
pelvicalyceal
pelvimeter
pelviperineal
pelviperitonitis
pelviureteric

See also

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