platypellic

platypellic
Having a broad pelvis, with an index below 90°. See p. pelvis. SYN: platypelloid. [platy- + G. pellis, bowl (pelvis)]

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platy·pel·lic .plat-i-'pel-ik adj having a broad pelvis with a pelvic index of 89.9 or less
platy·pel·ly 'plat-i-.pel-ē n, pl -pel·lies

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platy·pel·lic (plat″ĭ-pelґik) [platy- + Gr. pella bowl] having a wide, flat pelvis.

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