Word
uterine
Phoneticsuter·ine
US/ˈjutɝən/
UK/jˈuːtəɹˌiːn/
Definition
adj. relating to the uterus, which is the part of a woman's body where a baby grows before it is born.
adj. relating to or affecting the uterus. Typically used in medical or biological contexts to describe anatomical structures or physiological processes.
Examples
“The doctor checked the uterine lining during the exam.”
“Uterine contractions are a natural and necessary part of the labor process during childbirth.”
“The surgeon carefully examined the uterine wall for any signs of fibroids or other abnormalities that might explain the patient's persistent discomfort.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor checked the uterine lining during the exam.”
contextual
“Uterine contractions are a natural and necessary part of the labor process during childbirth.”
complex
“The surgeon carefully examined the uterine wall for any signs of fibroids or other abnormalities that might explain the patient's persistent discomfort.”
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun.
Real-World Examples
“Just a few days later, Tann died of uterine cancer at age 59.” “Phillips’ The Guiding Light is recognized as the first soap opera to bring awareness to a medical condition, introducing a uterine cancer storyline in 1962.” Etymology
From Middle French utérin, from Latin uterinus (“pertaining to the womb; born of the same mother”), from Latin uterus (“womb”). Related to English uterus. By surface analysis, uter- + -ine.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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