uterine
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the uterus or womb.
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related through having had the same mother.
adjective
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of, relating to, or affecting the uterus
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(of offspring) born of the same mother but not the same father
uterine brothers
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of uterine
1400–50; late Middle English < Late Latin uterīnus of, pertaining to the uterus. See uterus, -ine 1
Example Sentences
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Those with a uterus should use both estrogen and progestogen, to prevent uterine cancer.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
Drugs often have more than one application, and Brandi said continuous research is needed not just for abortion and miscarriage care, but to better treat a gamut of health issues such as uterine fibroids.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
The same mutations also appear in certain uterine, skin and breast cancers.
From Science Daily • Dec. 27, 2025
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 • Jun. 26, 2025
In uterine swimming pools, babies perform half-gainers, flipping over headfirst.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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