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retropubic space

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Main Entry: retropubic space
Function: noun
: the potential space occurring between the pubic symphysis and the urinary bladder called also space of Retzius
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retropubic space ret·ro·pu·bic space (rět'rō-py&oomacr;'bĭk)
n.
The area of loose connective tissue between the bladder and the pubic bone and anterior abdominal wall.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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