How to Pronounce Anthropoid Pelvis
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Anthropoid Pelvis Pronunciation
AN-throh-poyd PEL-vis
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
AN
stress here
throh
poyd PEL
vis
4 syllables
What is Anthropoid Pelvis?
A pelvic type with an oval (elongated front-to-back) inlet, more common in males and in women of African descent (~25% of females). It generally allows vaginal delivery but the baby tends to enter with the occiput (back of the head) facing forward.
Questions About Anthropoid Pelvis
How do you pronounce 'anthropoid pelvis'?
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Say it like this: AN-throh-poyd PEL-vis. The first word rhymes with 'can throw void,' and the second word sounds like 'PEL' (rhymes with 'bell') plus 'vis' (rhymes with 'this'). The stress falls on the first syllable of each word: AN-throh-poyd and PEL-vis.
What does 'anthropoid' mean?
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Anthropoid comes from Greek words meaning 'human-like' or 'resembling a human.' The 'anthropo-' part means human, and '-oid' means resembling or similar to. So anthropoid describes something that looks or is shaped like a human.
What is a 'pelvis' in medical terms?
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The pelvis is the bowl-shaped bone structure at the base of your spine that supports your organs. The word 'pelvis' actually comes from Latin and means 'basin' or 'bowl,' which makes sense because of its shape.
What do the two words together mean in simple English?
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Anthropoid pelvis means a pelvis (hip bone structure) that is shaped in a particular way, roughly like a human form but with specific measurements. It's a way doctors describe one of several possible pelvic shapes that people can have.
Is there a short way to write or say 'anthropoid pelvis'?
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Yes, doctors sometimes just call it an 'anthropoid type' or refer to it by its abbreviation. In medical writing, you might see it shortened, but 'anthropoid pelvis' is the full, standard term you'll hear most often.
What other medical words share the root 'anthropo-'?
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Several medical terms use 'anthropo-,' such as anthropometry (the measurement of human body dimensions) and anthropology (the study of humans). These words all relate back to the Greek root meaning 'human.'
What's the most common mispronunciation of this word?
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People often stress the wrong syllable and say 'an-THROH-poyd' instead of 'AN-throh-poyd,' putting the emphasis in the middle instead of at the beginning. Remember: the stress belongs on that first 'AN' sound.
How would you use 'anthropoid pelvis' in a sentence?
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You might hear it used like this: 'The radiologist identified the patient's pelvic type as anthropoid pelvis based on the shape shown in the imaging.' It's the kind of term medical professionals use when describing or classifying pelvic anatomy.