uterus

Meanings

• noun

  A muscular, hollow, pear-shaped organ in the female pelvis that contains and nourishes the developing fetus during pregnancy.

  - "The uterus contracts during labor to push the baby out."
  - "A hysterectomy is a surgical removal of the uterus."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈjuː.təɹ.əs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

matrix , metra , womb

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with uterus
curses , peruses , immurse

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Variants

List of all variants of uterus that leads to same result
uteri , uterus , uteruses , womb

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'uterus' meaning 'womb'.

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Trivia

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1. The uterus is about the size of a fist in a non-pregnant woman.

2. During pregnancy, the uterus grows to be about the size of a watermelon.

3. The uterus sheds its lining during menstruation if no pregnancy occurs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fallopian tubes: Two long, thin tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus and facilitate the transportation of the fertilized egg.

2. Endometrium: The inner lining of the uterus that thickens during the menstrual cycle to prepare for implantation of a fertilized egg.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the uterus is symbolically represented as a powerful and nurturing organ. It is often depicted as a source of life and strength. In literature and art, the uterus has been used as a metaphor for home, safety, and protection.

How to Memorize "uterus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pear-shaped organ located in the pelvis of a female body. Visualize the uterus contracting during labor and pushing a baby out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'uterus' with the word 'womb' and the idea of a safe and nurturing environment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Uterus: U-shaped, T-shaped, E-shaped, R-shaped, U-shaped, S-shaped' to remember the shape of the organ.

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