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intrauterine

American  
[in-truh-yoo-ter-in, -tuh-rahyn] / ˌɪn trəˈju tər ɪn, -təˌraɪn /

adjective

  1. located or occurring within the uterus.


intrauterine British  
/ ˌɪntrəˈjuːtəraɪn /

adjective

  1. within the womb

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of intrauterine

First recorded in 1825–35; intra- + uterine

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The centers are also adding nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, for intrauterine device insertions.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 1, 2026

It’s about intrauterine devices and HIV testing and estrogen therapy—it’s about limiting people’s autonomy.

From Slate Jan. 15, 2025

Marsee learned how to administer medication abortion pills, procedural abortions, and highly effective birth control methods, including hormonal implants and intrauterine devices.

From Salon Nov. 18, 2024

Shelton said she had sought medical attention for pain from her intrauterine device and was stunned to find out, just two days after missing her period, which she tracked regularly, that she was pregnant.

From Seattle Times May 17, 2024

In such cases it is now well known that intrauterine amputation has taken place.

From Essays In Pastoral Medicine by ?Malley, Austin

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