Etymology

PELVIS syndrome

Today it means: A congenital disorder characterized by perineal hemangioma, external genitalia malformations, lipomyelomeningocele, vesicorenal abnormalities, imperforate anus, and skin tag. Full definition →

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The story

Acronym from the symptoms, arranged to spell pelvis.

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