intrauterine

American

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

adjective

located or occurring within the uterus.

intrauterine British

/ ˌɪntrəˈjuːtəraɪn /

adjective

within the womb

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Etymology

Origin of intrauterine

First recorded in 1825–35; intra- + uterine

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intrauterine

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026

This includes treatments such as hormonal contraceptives and intrauterine delivery systems.

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2025

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

From Slate ● Jan. 15, 2025

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

Figure 4 shows combined intrauterine and extrauterine gestation.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Walter L. (Walter Lytle) Pyle

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