gynaecoid

/nəˈsɛkɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or resembling the shape of a female pelvic cavity, with the pelvis being wide and shallow.

“The gynaecoid pelvis is typical in many human females.”

2. noun

A type of pelvis shape characterized by being wide and shallow, typically found in females.

“The anthropologist studied various pelvis shapes, including the gynaecoid type.”

Synonyms

  • female
  • ovarian

Antonyms

  • android
  • gynaecanthropoid