The correct spelling of the medical term "pelvis nana" is actually "pelves annulatae", with the IPA transcription /ˈpɛlviːz əˌnjuːləteɪ/. This Latin term translates to "ring-shaped pelvis" and refers to a pelvic deformity in which the pelvic bones are fused together in a ring-like shape. The spelling confusion may arise from the term's similarity to the words "pelvis" and "nana", which have different meanings and pronunciations. Proper spelling and pronunciation are vital in medical terminology to avoid misunderstandings and errors in patient care.
Dwarf p., a very small p., in which the several bones are united by cartilage as in the infant.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.