intrauterine

[ in-truh-yoo-ter-in, -tuh-rahyn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

intrauterine

/ ˌɪntrəˈjuːtəraɪn /

First recorded in 1825–35; intra- + uterine

They may include fertility medication, intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilization, or the use of donor sperm, eggs or embryos.

The first shark pup to hatch inside the mother proceeds to eat the rest of the eggs, a behavior called intrauterine cannibalism.

Each was told by her doctor she would make her an excellent candidate for an intrauterine device, or the IUD.

But in his “personal view,” intrauterine devices, better known as IUDs, are essentially like abortions.

But you cannot love away a child's genetic foundation, his pre-verbal memories or his intrauterine exposure to alcohol.

It is undoubted, however, that actual intrauterine injections were made.

Where the intrauterine existence of a single monster is suspected the X-ray will at times clear up the diagnosis.

It is not only the child after birth, but the fœtus also which, during its intrauterine life, may be subject to diseases.

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

April 18, 2024petrichor

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