pelvis
Definitions of pelvis
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a structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter
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the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates
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