• (pelvic examination) A complete physical examination of a woman's external and internal reproductive organs by a health professional.
  NCI
  U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
• (pelvic examination) External and internal inspection of the FEMALE GENITALIA. (from Dictionary of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
  NLM Medical Subject Headings
  U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
• (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 Terms
  U.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.
  Medscape
  WebMD, 2025
• 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 Clinic
  Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2025