Definition

A bone or cartilage found in some animals, located in the center at the front of the pubic bones.

Example

The prepubis is an important structure in the skeletal anatomy of certain species.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term prepubis?

No, I haven't. What does it mean?

It's actually a bone that some animals have in front of their pubic bones.

That's interesting! I didn't know animals had such specific bones.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prepubis → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "pubis" (from Latin "pubis", meaning the pubic bone or region). The word refers to the area or structure located before the pubic region.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pre-' meaning before, and 'pubis' referring to the pubic area — this helps you remember that 'prepubis' is something that is located before the pubic region.

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