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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One landmark study by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has shown that an extra-uterine system can support extremely preterm lambs for weeks.
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Lupita Nyong'o gets candid on motherhood aspirations Nyong'o's battle with uterine fibroids has also changed her outlook on motherhood.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The research on the risks of uterine rupture after prior C-sections is unclear.
—Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 20 Mar. 2026
In addition to their use as a contraceptive, the pills are prescribed for a variety of health issues, including preventing anemia from heavy periods and treating uterine fibroids.
—Amanda Seitz, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Lupita Nyong'o gets candid on motherhood aspirations Nyong'o's battle with uterine fibroids has also changed her outlook on motherhood.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The research on the risks of uterine rupture after prior C-sections is unclear.
—Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 20 Mar. 2026
In addition to their use as a contraceptive, the pills are prescribed for a variety of health issues, including preventing anemia from heavy periods and treating uterine fibroids.
—Amanda Seitz, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 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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