Pubis
/ˈpjuːbɪs/noun
The lower front part of the pelvis, where the two hip bones meet in front.
In humans, pubis is the part of the pelvis that supports the urinary and reproductive organs.
Often appears as...
- pubic bone
- pubic area
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Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used often in medical or anatomical settings to describe the pelvic region.
The x-ray showed a fracture in the patient's pubis.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sexual
Although related to the pelvic area, 'pubis' is not a sexual term and is used clinically.
The physiotherapist explained that the pain was coming from my pubis.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
The word 'pubis' refers to a part of the pelvis in all genders; it is not gender-specific.
Both males and females have a pubis as part of their skeletal structure.
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