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pelvis

noun

A structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter

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Word length
6
Starts with
P
Ends with
S
Contains
EL
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
C1

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ˈpɛlvɪs

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noun

  1. A structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter

noun

  1. The structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates

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