Definition

Located beneath the pubic bone in the body.

Example

The subpubic angle is an important measurement in anatomy.

Conversation

I heard that the doctor mentioned something about subpubic pain during my last visit.

Really? What does that even mean?

It means the pain is located just below the pubis, I think.

Got it! That sounds uncomfortable; I hope you feel better soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Subpubic → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under or below) and "pubis" (from Latin, meaning the pubic bone). The word "subpubic" refers to something located beneath the pubic bone.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is located 'under' ('sub-') the 'pubic bone' ('pubis') — that's what subpubic means.

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