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Definition of pubis

pubis

/ˈpjuː.bɪs/
pu · bis
Plural:pubes
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Adjective:pubic
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pubis Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Either of a pair of bones that form the lower, front portion of each side of the pelvis and meet at the pubic symphysis.

Example

"The radiograph revealed a hairline fracture in the patient's left pubis following the cycling accident."

2

The lower front region of the abdomen covering the pubic bones, located directly above the external genitalia.

Example

"The surgeon made a small horizontal incision just above the pubis to perform the procedure."

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• Nearby Words

pubescence
pubescent
pubic
pubis
public
publican
publication

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from New Latin pubis, shortened from os pubis ('bone of the groin'), from classical Latin pubes ('adult, groin, or pubic hair').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pubis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pubis
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