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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An ultrasound and a uterine biopsy came back negative.
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Nami Mun, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Menstrual cramps occur when the myometrium contracts to expel the uterine lining.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Other reasons include severe endometriosis, gender-affirming surgery, severe menstrual blood loss or uterine, cervical or ovarian carcinoma.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 15 May 2026
The next steps are psychological consults, a physical exam, uterine evaluation and blood work.
—Ann Marie Luft, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
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Nami Mun, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Menstrual cramps occur when the myometrium contracts to expel the uterine lining.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Other reasons include severe endometriosis, gender-affirming surgery, severe menstrual blood loss or uterine, cervical or ovarian carcinoma.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 15 May 2026
The next steps are psychological consults, a physical exam, uterine evaluation and blood work.
—Ann Marie Luft, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for uterine
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“Uterine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uterine. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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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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