prepubes

/priˈpubiz/
noun
  1. The area of the body just above the pubic region; also used to refer to the stage before the growth of pubic hair.
    • In anatomy class, they learned about the prepubes as part of the lower abdomen.
    • The doctor examined the prepubes area for any signs of early development.
    • The prepubes is typically smooth and hairless before puberty.
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