in utero
[ in yoo-tuh-roh ]
adverb, adjective
in the uterus; unborn.
Origin of in utero
1First recorded in 1705–15, in utero is from Latin in uterō
Words Nearby in utero
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How to use in utero in a sentence
For instance, in-utero exposure to pets might make kids less allergic to pets.
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British Dictionary definitions for in utero
in utero
/ Latin (ɪn ˈjuːtəˌrəʊ) /
adverb
within the womb
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