in utero

[ in yoo-tuh-roh ]

adverb

1. in the uterus; unborn.

in utero

/ ɪn ˈjuːtəˌrəʊ /

adverb

1. within the womb

Word History and Origins

Origin of in utero¹

First recorded in 1705–15, in utero is from Latin in uterō

Example Sentences

For instance, in-utero exposure to pets might make kids less allergic to pets.

From The Daily Beast