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uterine

ute·rine

UK/ˈjutəɹaɪn/ US/ˈjutəɹɪn/ rare

adjective

1.

of or involving the uterus

  • “uterine cancer”

Origin

From Middle French utérin, from Latin uterinus (“pertaining to the womb; born of the same mother”), from Latin uterus (“womb”). Related to English uterus. By surface analysis, uter- + -ine.

Phrases

  • absolute uterine factor infertility
  • absolute uterine infertility
  • intrauterine device
  • intrauterine insemination
  • uterine cycle
  • uterine factor infertility
  • uterine gland
  • uterine horn

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