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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Your ob-gyn can help rule out certain health conditions that may be at the root of it, like endometriosis or uterine fibroids.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 7 Mar. 2025
Endometriosis causes tissue that is similar to the uterine lining to grow outside of the uterus.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Mar. 2025
For You There are many options for uterine fibroid treatment, though not all options are appropriate for all women.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, potentially affecting various organs, including the bladder and bowel.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 7 Mar. 2025
Endometriosis causes tissue that is similar to the uterine lining to grow outside of the uterus.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Mar. 2025
For You There are many options for uterine fibroid treatment, though not all options are appropriate for all women.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, potentially affecting various organs, including the bladder and bowel.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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 12 Mar. 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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