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pelvimetry

 

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Noun pelvimetry has 1 sense
  1. pelvimetry - measurement of the dimensions of the bony birth canal (to determine whether vaginal birth is possible)
    --1 is a kind of
    measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration

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Pelvimetry

Description:

Pelvimetry is the measurement of the dimensions and capacity of the pelvis, especially of a pregnant woman, to assess for any potential obstacles or complications during childbirth.

Sample sentences:

Noun: During her prenatal check-up, the midwife conducted a pelvimetry to ensure that the expectant mother's pelvis was adequately sized for a natural delivery.

Verb: The doctor decided to pelvimetry the patient before inducing labor to determine if a caesarean section would be necessary.

Adjective: The pelvimetric examination indicated that the mother's pelvis was of normal size and shape, allowing for a smooth delivery.

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