1. the front part of the hip bone that forms part of the pelvis
Usage: anatomy

Examples

• The pubis is one of three bones that fuse to form the hip bone.
• During childbirth, the pubis can separate slightly to allow passage of the baby.
• The doctor explained that the fracture was located in the pubis.
• In anatomy class, we learned about the pubis and its role in the pelvic structure.
• The pubis connects with its counterpart to form the pubic symphysis.
• X-rays showed no damage to the pubis after the accident.