Meaning of the word "pelvic bone" in English

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pelvic bone

US /ˈpel.vɪk boʊn/
UK /ˈpel.vɪk boʊn/

Noun

the large, flat bone that forms the pelvis, consisting of the ilium, ischium, and pubis

Example:
The doctor examined the patient's pelvic bone for fractures.
The pelvic bone protects several vital organs.