Platypellic is a term used to describe the shape of the pelvis. It is pronounced /plætɪˈpɛlɪk/ and is a combination of the words "platy" meaning flat and "pelvic" referring to the pelvis bone. Its spelling can be broken down as "p-l-a-t-y-p-e-l-l-i-c" with emphasis on the second syllable. This term is often used in the medical field to describe a pelvis that is wider and flatter than usual.
Having a broad pelvis, with an index below 90°.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "platypellic" is derived from the combination of two Greek roots: "platus", meaning flat, and "pelvis", referring to the basin-shaped bony structure in the lower part of the vertebrate trunk. The suffix "-ic" is added to indicate that it is an adjective form. "Platypellic" is typically used in medical terminology to describe a flat or shallow pelvis, which can have implications for childbirth or certain medical conditions.