The word "pelycochirometresis" is a mouthful! Its spelling comes from the combination of several Greek words, including "pelykos" meaning "elbow," "cheir" meaning "hand," "metron" meaning "measurement," and "-esis," indicating a process or condition. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /pɛlikoʊkaɪroʊmɛtriːsɪs/. While it may be an intimidating word to pronounce and spell, it is an example of the complex and intricate nature of the English language, heavily influenced by various linguistic origins.
Manual pelvimetry, estimation of the length of the diameters of the pelvis by the spread of the fingers in the vagina.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.