uterine

Meanings

• noun

  A muscular hollow organ in the female pelvis that contains the fetus during pregnancy and gives rise to the placenta and the menstrual and uterine bleeding.

  - "The uterus contracts during childbirth to push the baby out."
  - "The woman went to the doctor for an ultrasound to check the health of her uterus."

• adjective

  Relating to or denoting the uterus or the cavity it contains.

  - "The uterine lining thickens during the menstrual cycle."
  - "The uterine walls contract during menstruation."

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Synonyms

wombly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with uterine
utopia , adventure , utmost , adverse , adversement

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Variants

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uterine

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Etymology

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From Old French uterus 'womb', from Latin uterus 'womb'.

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Trivia

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1. The human uterus is about the size and shape of a pear.

2. The uterus is the only internal organ that can move from its original position.

3. The uterus can expand up to 1,000 times its original size during pregnancy.

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Related Concepts

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1. womb: Another term for the uterus.

2. placenta: A temporary organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing nutrients and oxygen to the fetus and removing waste products.

3. menstruation: The shedding of the uterine lining that occurs each month in the absence of pregnancy.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the uterus is considered a symbol of fertility and motherhood. It has been depicted in various forms of art and literature throughout history.

How to Memorize "uterine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pear-shaped organ located in the lower abdomen of a woman. This is the uterus.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'uterus' with 'womb' and 'pregnancy'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Uterus: Uterine Tissue Ensures Reproduction Sustains'

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