Pelvic floor
noun
1.
the muscular area in the lower part of the abdomen, attached to the pelvis
noun
a muscular partition at the base of the abdomen, attached to the pelvis; also called pelvic diaphragm
Examples
The pelvic floor provides support for the bladder, intestines, the uterus (in females), and in maintenance of continence as part of the urinary and anal sphincters.
Word Origin
1879
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