Crossword-Solution: PELVIMETRY
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Hint 1 meaning
A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or
grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous
silicate of magnesia. Steatite, or soapstone, is a compact granular
variety.
Hint 2 anagram
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BABY DOCTOR FOR SHORT
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Sentences with PELVIMETRY (3)
This knowledge of the pelvic anatomy, relating as it does, to both normal and malformed pelves, has made possible a system of taking measurements, termed _pelvimetry_, which gives the obstetrician a fair idea of the size and shape of his patient’s pelvis.
The ischii are below and it is upon their projections, known as the _tuberosities_, that the body rests when in the sitting position, and which also serve as landmarks in pelvimetry.
This is one exemplification of the great importance of pelvimetry and of constant watching during pregnancy, for the best results from Cæsarean section are obtained when it is recognized that spontaneous delivery is unlikely or impossible; the operation accordingly is performed at a time which is deliberately selected by the obstetrician.