noun
pelvis
The funnel-shaped cavity in a kidney that collects urine.
The kidney's pelvis collects urine before it enters the ureter.
Etymology
Latin pelvis means basin. Anatomy applies the container image to the kidney’s collecting cavity, where urine gathers before passing onward.
More examples
- The diagram showed the renal pelvis.
- Several models displayed renal pelves.
- The report described dilation of the pelvis.
Forms
pelvis · pelvises · pelves