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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More than 90% of these cases present with abnormal uterine bleeding.
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Dr. Chidimma J. Acholonu, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Other promising areas of research include looking at aspects of the mental and physical health of the person trying to get pregnant, including their uterine microbiome and cardiovascular health; the latter could affect uterine blood flow.
—Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Tina, 59, is battling a uterine infection and Billy, 40, could face invasive sperm extractions, according to Courtney Scott, veteran elephant consultant with In Defense of Animals.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The placenta, which attaches to the uterine wall, provides oxygen, nutrients and immune support to the developing fetus.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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Dr. Chidimma J. Acholonu, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Other promising areas of research include looking at aspects of the mental and physical health of the person trying to get pregnant, including their uterine microbiome and cardiovascular health; the latter could affect uterine blood flow.
—Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Tina, 59, is battling a uterine infection and Billy, 40, could face invasive sperm extractions, according to Courtney Scott, veteran elephant consultant with In Defense of Animals.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The placenta, which attaches to the uterine wall, provides oxygen, nutrients and immune support to the developing fetus.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Uterine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uterine. Accessed 8 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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