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Definition of Pelvimeter
1. Noun. Measuring instrument for performing pelvimetry.
Definition of Pelvimeter
1. n. An instrument for measuring the dimensions of the pelvis.
Definition of Pelvimeter
1. Noun. An instrument for measuring the pelvis. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Pelvimeter
1. An obsolete term for instrument shaped like calipers for measuring the diameters of the pelvis. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pelvimeter
Literary usage of Pelvimeter
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Principles and practice of obstetrics by Gunning S. Bedford (1869)
"The best pelvimeter, the Finger of the well educated Accoucheur— The "Toucher"—How
conducted. GENTLEMEN—I propose, in the present lecture, to direct your ..."
2. A Complete Treatise on Midwifery: Or, the Theory and Practice of Tokology by Alfred Velpeau, Charles Delucena Meigs, William Byrd Page (1852)
"This pelvimeter, therefore, deserves the neglect into which it has Mmk.
Many accoucheurs have endeavored to find a substitute ; but, as those they have ..."
3. Transactions of the Obstetrical Society of London: Vol. I-XLIX, for the Year by Obstetrical Society of London (1869)
"Dr. MURRAY exhibited for Professor Byford, of Chicago, a new pelvimeter.
The instrument is a modification of Baude- ..."
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