uterine

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

adjective

1. of or relating to the uterus or womb.

2. related through having had the same mother.

uterine

/ ˈjuːtəˌraɪn /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or affecting the uterus

2. (of offspring) born of the same mother but not the same father

   uterine brothers

Other Word Forms

• nonuterine adjective
• postuterine adjective
• transuterine adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of uterine¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Late Latin uterīnus of, pertaining to the uterus. See uterus, -ine ¹

Example Sentences

It typically consists of taking estradiol—delivered through pills, patches, gels and sprays—often given in combination with oral progesterone to reduce the risk of uterine cancer.

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The hormone estradiol could also be used to alleviate menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, and progesterone could be used to protect the uterine lining and improve sleep quality.

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The data showed no increases in miscarriages, stillbirths, preterm births, major birth defects, neonatal ICU admissions, infant deaths, abnormal uterine bleeding or other pregnancy-related conditions.

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These include hormonal cancers like uterine cancer, as well as epithelial cancers, such as some types of liver cancer.

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Dr Jackowich said severe period pain was something that can be experienced on its own or linked to other conditions, such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids.

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