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retropubic

retropubic

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At the back of the pubic bone
  • adjective
  • /ˌrɛtroʊˈpjuːbɪk/
  • Specialized
: retropúbico
  • A retropubic catheter was inserted to help drain the bladder after surgery.

Examples

  • The doctor recommended a retropubic approach for the surgical procedure.

  • Doctors often assess the retropubic area for abnormalities.

  • Imaging revealed a retropubic mass that required further investigation.

  • The retropubic space is crucial in pelvic surgeries.

  • The surgeon recommended a retropubic procedure to treat her bladder issues.

  • He underwent a retropubic surgery to enhance bladder support.

  • A retropubic approach is often used for urinary incontinence treatments.

Surface Forms

retropubic positive

Morphology

retropubic = pubic (transparent) = retro + pubic

Formed by the productive medical prefix 'retro-' meaning 'behind' plus the adjective 'pubic'; the spatial meaning is directly predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Retropubic comes from two parts: retro- meaning 'back' and pubic from the bone called the pubis. So retropubic literally means 'behind the pubic bone', which is why doctors use it to describe something located at the back of that bone.