pelvic organ

collocation in English

meaningsofpelvicandorgan

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pelvic
adjective
uk
/ˈpel.vɪk/us
/ˈpel.vɪk/
relating to ...
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organ
noun
uk
/ˈɔː.ɡən/us
/ˈɔːr.ɡən/
a part of the body of an animal or plant that performs a ...
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(Definition ofpelvicandorganfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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With the exception of non-specific liver uptake of the radiometal, there is no accretion in any other abdominal orpelvicorgan.
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Age, pregnancy, family history, and hormonal status all contribute to the development ofpelvicorganprolapse.
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Though hernia repair surgery is the most common application, they can also be used for reconstructive work; such as inpelvicorganprolapse.
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Polypropylene has been used in hernia andpelvicorganprolapse repair operations to protect the body from new hernias in the same location.
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The top layer consists of the endo-pelvic fascia, which is a continuous sheet attaching the pelvic organs to the pelvic sidewalls.
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Although called ligaments, they are a collection of nerves, blood vessels, and fibrous connective tissue that confer elasticity and mobility to the pelvic organs.
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Since the development of the exercises, there have been a handful of initial studies which suggest the exercises may be of benefit inpelvicorganprolapse and incontinence.
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Although often described as important supports for the pelvic organs, the small size of the muscles as well as their anatomic position makes such a role unlikely.
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The pelvic organs are inspected and palpated.
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Often in the past, and even today, the pain experienced by sufferers has been dismissed as psychological, while the damage to the pelvic organs continues from the condition.
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When a laparoscopy is performed, the surgeon will note the distended tubes, identify the occlusion, and may also find associated adhesions affecting the pelvic organs.
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The term urogenital diaphragm is often confused with the pelvic floor, which is a true diaphragm supporting many of the pelvic organs.
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From the inferior hypogastric plexus, they also innervate pelvic organs and vessels.
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Tissues surrounding the pelvic organs may have increased or decreased sensitivity or irritation resulting in pelvic pain.
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It allows better access to the pelvic organs as gravity pulls the intestines away from the pelvis.
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