Diagnostic Procedure
pelvic examination
pel·vic ex·am·i·na·tion [ pel-vik ig-zam-uh-ney-shuhn ]
Definitions related to manual pelvic examination (procedure):
-
(pelvic examination) A complete physical examination of a woman's external and internal reproductive organs by a health professional.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
-
(pelvic examination) External and internal inspection of the FEMALE GENITALIA. (from Dictionary of Obstetrics and Gynecology)NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
-
(internal examination) A physical examination in which the health care professional will feel for lumps or changes in the shape of the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and rectum. The health care professional will also use a speculum to open the vagina to look at the cervix and take samples for a Pap test.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
-
The pelvic examination encompasses an examination of the vulva, vagina, and internal pelvic organs. Females typically undergo their first pelvic examination for the evaluation of gynecological complaints or at age 21 years, whichever comes first.WebMD, 2019
-
During a pelvic exam, a doctor evaluates your reproductive organs. You might have a pelvic exam as part of your regular checkup. Or your doctor might recommend a pelvic exam if you have symptoms such as unusual vaginal discharge or pelvic pain.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Return to OpenMD Medical Dictionary
> P
This content should not be used in place of medically-reviewed decision support reference material or professional medical advice. Some terms may have alternate or updated definitions not reflected in this set. The definitions on this page should not be considered complete or up to date.