耻骨
bone; skeleton; quality
Meanings
4 senses · 10 examplesnoun
bone
Refers to the hard tissue forming the skeleton of vertebrates.
A dog's tail bone is very long.
He broke a bone.
noun
framework; skeleton; underlying structure
Used metaphorically for the basic structure of something.
The steel framework of the building's main structure has been erected.
noun
character; spirit; mettle
literaryUsed to describe a person's moral strength or character.
He has a proud and unyielding character.
He exudes a chivalrous spirit with a soft heart.
noun
the irregular bone that forms the lower front part of the pelvis, near the external genitalia; the pubic bone
technicalA specific anatomical term; see diagram on page 490 of the dictionary.
The pubic bone is located at the front lower part of the pelvis.
The pubic symphysis connects the left and right pubic bones.
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A fracture of the pubic bone requires a long recovery time.
During childbirth, the pubic symphysis may separate slightly in women.
Pubic bone pain is a common discomfort during pregnancy.