1
: uterus
2
a
: a cavity or space that resembles a womb in containing and enveloping
b
: a place where something is generated
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The ability to grow an embryo model outside of a womb at this developmental stage paves the way for studies that are not possible in living human embryos.
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Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
The legacy of hunger and trauma is remembered in our cells
Malnutrition can also harm fetuses still developing in the womb, according to health experts.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 29 July 2025
After the purifying heat, exit through a water canal, symbolizing the transition from the warmth of the womb to the refreshing embrace of new life.
—Náosha Gregg, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
But when Galactus threatens to consume their planet, and the First Family heads to outer space to negotiate with him, the ancient giant scans Sue’s womb and senses something special about her baby-to-be.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 25 July 2025
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Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
The legacy of hunger and trauma is remembered in our cells
Malnutrition can also harm fetuses still developing in the womb, according to health experts.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 29 July 2025
After the purifying heat, exit through a water canal, symbolizing the transition from the warmth of the womb to the refreshing embrace of new life.
—Náosha Gregg, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
But when Galactus threatens to consume their planet, and the First Family heads to outer space to negotiate with him, the ancient giant scans Sue’s womb and senses something special about her baby-to-be.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 25 July 2025
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“Womb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/womb. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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