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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Uterine cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States, according to federal government data, with rates rising, particularly among Black women.
From Reuters • Oct. 25, 2022
Uterine cancer is relatively rare, but still, this revelation comes from the same group of researchers who linked straighteners, as well as permanent hair dye, to an increased breast and ovarian cancer risk.
From Washington Post • Oct. 18, 2022
Uterine cancer is on the rise, particularly among Black women.
From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2022
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that are fairly common in women during childbearing years, but they can cause symptoms including pain.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 11, 2021
Uterine Life.—The uterine life of the new individual begins with the impregnation of the ovum, which occurs the instant it is brought in contact with the zoösperms of the male.
From Plain Facts for Old and Young by Kellogg, John Harvey
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