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

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

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.

From BBC

The study also examined Lynch syndrome, which raises the risk of colorectal and uterine cancers, and familial hypercholesterolemia, known for its impact on early-onset heart disease, heart attacks and stroke.

From Science Daily

On "Meet the Press" Sunday, he insisted his fixation on the uterine activity of strangers makes him "a normal human being."

From Salon