PELVIMETRY
\pɛlvˈɪmətɹɪ], \pɛlvˈɪmətɹɪ], \p_ɛ_l_v_ˈɪ_m_ə_t_ɹ_ɪ]\
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Measurement of the dimensions and capacity of the pelvis. It includes cephalopelvimetry (measurement of fetal head size in relation to maternal pelvic capacity), a prognostic guide to the management of labor associated with disproportion.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Science of using the pelvimeter.
By William R. Warner
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Measurement of the pelvis, especially to determine its capacity and diameters; performed either with the fingers (Digital p.) or with an instrument called a Pelvimeter ( Instrumental p.). The measurements may be made either on the out-side of the body (External p.) or within the vagina ( Internal p.).
By Alexander Duane
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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