uterine
adjective
uter·ine
ˈyü-tə-ˌrīn 
-rən
-rən
1
: born of the same mother but by a different father
uterine brothers
2
: of, relating to, or affecting the uterus
uterine cancer
the uterine lining
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Although uterine fibroids are not an uncommon topic, the potential for severity of the condition is rarely discussed.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The four bills aim to improve uterine health outcomes, particularly for Black women.
—Essence, 17 July 2025
In honor of Fibroid Awareness Month, the Black Panther star opened up about her more than decade-long battle with uterine fibroids, shedding light on a condition that affects millions, but is rarely discussed openly.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 July 2025
This may happen due to hormonal issues, such as low progesterone, or problems with the way your endometrium (uterine lining) responds to progesterone.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
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Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The four bills aim to improve uterine health outcomes, particularly for Black women.
—Essence, 17 July 2025
In honor of Fibroid Awareness Month, the Black Panther star opened up about her more than decade-long battle with uterine fibroids, shedding light on a condition that affects millions, but is rarely discussed openly.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 July 2025
This may happen due to hormonal issues, such as low progesterone, or problems with the way your endometrium (uterine lining) responds to progesterone.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
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“Uterine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uterine. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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uterine
adjective
uter·ine
ˈyüt-ə-ˌrīn
-rən
-rən
: of, relating to, or affecting the uterus
the uterine lining
uterine cancer
Medical Definition
uterine
adjective
uter·ine
ˈyüt-ə-ˌrīn
-rən
-rən
: of, relating to, occurring in, or affecting the uterus
uterine tissue
uterine cancer
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